Fluorescence Microscopy Using Labeled Antibodies is Referred to As

Question

Fluorescence microscopy using labeled antibodies is referred to as
A) immunofluorescence.
B) autofluorescence.
C) confocal microscopy.
D) phase-contrast microscopy.
E) dark-field microscopy.

Accepted Answer

Fluorescence microscopy using labeled antibodies specifically targets and detects antigens in a sample, making it a form of immunofluorescence. Autofluorescence refers to the natural fluorescence of a sample without the use of labeling. Confocal, phase-contrast, and dark-field microscopy are different techniques that do not necessarily involve fluorescence labeling.