The following points highlight the top five techniques of chromosome banding. The techniques are: 1. C-Bands 2. G.Bands 3. Q-Bands 4. N-Bands 5. Other Techniques of Chromosome Banding. Chromosome Banding: Technique # 1. C-Bands: The technique of C-banding originated after the work of Pardue and Gall who reported that constitutive heterochromatin can be stained specifically by Giemsa-solution. Each chromosome possesses [...]
The following points highlight the top four techniques of sterilisation which are employed to sterilize different materials needed for microbiological work. The techniques are: 1. Sterilisation by Heat 2. Sterilisation by Chemical Treatment 3. Sterilisation by Radiation 4. Sterilisation by Filtration. Technique # 1. Sterilisation by Heat: Heat is the most widely used lethal agent for sterilisation. Objects may be [...]
The following points highlight the two techniques applied for the preparation of specimen for microscopic examination. The techniques are: 1. Hanging Drop Technique 2. Fixed and Stained Smears. Technique # 1. Hanging Drop Technique: Hanging drop or wet preparations permit examination of organisms in a normal living condition. A wet mount is made by placing a drop of fluid containing [...]