Which of the following choices are true about the dyes fluorescein and rhodamine?
A)They can be used to label antibodies in immunofluorescence tests.
B)They emit visible light in response to ultraviolet radiation.
C)They are observed in the fluorescent microscope.
D)They are used to identify pathogens of chlamydiosis, Legionnaires'disease, and others.
E)All of these choices are correct.

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All of the choices are correct. Fluorescein and rhodamine are commonly used fluorescent dyes in immunofluorescence tests to label antibodies, and they emit visible light when excited by ultraviolet radiation. They are observed under a fluorescent microscope and are also used in identifying certain types of pathogens, such as chlamydia and Legionella.

Which of the Following Choices Are True About the Dyes