Which technique is closely related to immunohistochemistry but uses fluorescent dyes for detection?
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Correct answer: Immunofluorescence
Immunofluorescence uses antibodies labeled with fluorescent dyes rather than enzymes. These dyes emit light when excited by specific wavelengths and are observed with a fluorescence microscope.
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