Answer to Question #123795 in Evolution for NIBEDITA RUDRA

Question

How cytological approaches can help in identifying organisms?

Answer 1

Cytological techniques. Cytological techniques are methods used in the study or manipulation of cells. These include methods used in cell biology to culture, track, phenotype, sort and screen cells in populations or tissues, and molecular methods to understand cellular function.

Cytologic evaluation is the analysis of cells from the body under a microscope. This is done to determine what the cells look like, and how they form and function. The test is usually used to look for cancers and precancerous changes. It may also be used to look for viral infections in cells