The key use of PHA-L, a lectin made by kidney beans, in neuroscience is to
A) preserve brain tissue.
B) create neuronal lesions.
C) degrade acetylcholine molecules.
D) label neuronal pathways by anterograde transport.
E) create a reversible lesion that can temporarily alter behavior.

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PHA-L is commonly used as a tracer to label and visualize neuronal pathways through anterograde transport. It is injected into a region of interest and is transported along axons towards the terminal regions, allowing for the visualization of the projection patterns of neurons within the brain.

The Key Use of PHA-L, a Lectin Made by Kidney