In preparying cells for karyotyping, a hypotonic solution is used in the process.  What is the purpose of the hypotonic solution?     a.    It is used to separate leukocytes from erythrocytes.      b.    It is used to keep the structure of the lymphocytes intact.      c.    It is used to destroy erythrocytes.      d.    It is used to fixlymphocytes.      e.    It is used to help produce distinct banding patterns

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Section2.7: Preparing And Staining A Blood Smear
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In preparying cells for karyotyping, a hypotonic solution is used in the process.  What is the purpose of the hypotonic solution?

    a.    It is used to separate leukocytes from erythrocytes.

     b.    It is used to keep the structure of the lymphocytes intact.

     c.    It is used to destroy erythrocytes.

     d.    It is used to fixlymphocytes.

     e.    It is used to help produce distinct banding patterns

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