Which molecular method allows for the detection of a specific organism within a diverse microbial community?
A) fluorescent DNA staining using DAPI
B) viability staining
C) enrichment techniques
D) fluorescent in situ hybridization

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Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) allows for the detection of specific organisms within a diverse microbial community by using probes that bind to the target organism's DNA or RNA. This allows for fluorescent visualization of the target organism within the community. The other options listed do not specifically target a particular organism within the community.

Which Molecular Method Allows for the Detection of a Specific