In situ hybridization, first described in 1969, is where
A) both RNA and DNA molecules can be detected simultaneously.
B) protein molecules can be detected in tissue specimens.
C) a piece of tissue is soaked in a DNA solution, eliciting antinuclear antibodies in the tissue.
D) DNA or RNA can be detected directly in tissue with labeled probes.

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In situ hybridization is a technique used to detect DNA or RNA directly in tissue with the help of labeled probes. It does not involve the detection of protein molecules or the elicitation of antinuclear antibodies in the tissue. While both RNA and DNA molecules can be detected separately using this method, they cannot be detected simultaneously.

In Situ Hybridization, First Described in 1969, Is Where