Which of the following can be used to localize proteins in a microbial cell?
A) DAPI and immunofluorescence
B) acridine orange and green fluorescent protein (GFP) fusions
C) DAPI and acridine orange
D) GFP fusions and immunofluorescence
E) DAPI and GFP fusions

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GFP fusions and immunofluorescence are both commonly used methods to localize proteins in microbial cells. DAPI and acridine orange can be used to stain DNA and cells, but they do not specifically label proteins.

Which of the Following Can Be Used to Localize Proteins