What banding procedure should be used to confirm the involvement of satellites in a chromosomal marker?

NOR banding is specifically designed to identify nucleolar organizing regions (NORs), which are associated with the presence of satellite DNA. This type of banding highlights acrocentric chromosomes, where satellites are located at the ends of the chromosomes, forming a distinct banding pattern. By using NOR banding, cytogeneticists can visualize these regions and thus confirm whether satellite DNA is involved in a chromosomal marker. The distinct appearance of NORs under this banding technique allows for the differentiation of chromosomes that may have these satellite structures, facilitating the identification of chromosomal abnormalities or variations that involve the satellites. Moreover, the banding procedure enhances the clarity of observation for the specific chromosomal regions of interest, making it an essential tool in cytogenetic analyses focused on satellite involvement.