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What Is the Function of Modified Carnoy's Solution (3:1 Methanol

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What is the function of modified Carnoy's solution (3:1 methanol: glacial acetic acid) in preparing cells for classic cytogenetic analysis?


A) Inhibit mitosis and arrest cells at metaphase.
B) Act as a fixative and promote cell adherence to a slide.
C) Lyse red blood cells and expand the volume of nucleated cells.
D) Provide proper pH and cell stabilizers for cell growth in culture.
E) Dehydrate the chromosomes.

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