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Mutants are not used, you have a culture of histidine dependent bacteria. This means that if you put them on a place with liver extract for food they should not make placks because there is no histidine pressent then you add a compound that you want to test if its a mutagen and if it is, you will start to see plaques form because the bacteria have mutated to becomes histadinde independent.
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What is the test used for detecting chemicals with carcinogenic potential?
The Ames Test
What is the purpose of the ames test?
The Ames test identifies chemical mutagens.
Describe the control component in an Ames Test?
The Ames test is a quick method that uses bacteria to assay for cancer causing chemicals. A false positive is possible when a nitrogen based material is used.
Can you reduce animal killing using AMES test?
not with ames but with animes
Are substances that test positive with the Ames test necessarily carciongenic in humans?
The substances that are test positive with Ames test may or may not be carcinogenic for humans. Similarly, some substances that cause cancer in laboratory animals do not give a positive result Ames test. It is not possible to decide the carcinogenicity of any substances only depending on the Ames test.
Purpose of liver extract in the Ames test?
Ames test is used to test whether a certain substance is mutagenic. Liver extract is optionally added to simulate the effect of metabolism, as some compounds, like benzo[a]pyrene, are not mutagenic themselves but their metabolic products are.
In what field of science would one carry out an Ames test?
Ames test would typically be carried out in the field of biology, more specifically toxicology. The Ames test involves testing genetics, which involves taking a sample and examining it closely in a laboratory.
Describe the principle of the Ames test for identifying chemical carcinogens?
A test used to determine the mutagenic potential of a substance based on the mutation rate of bacteria that are exposed to the substance.
How much is the new mutants worth?
It just depends on the year and number. I have a New Mutants #87 that is worth over $30 used on amazon.
Do mutants live in the hills?
No- mutants do not exist.
Why are there mutants?
Mutants are formed from scientific mishap usually.
How are mutants created?
Mutants are created usually from scientific accidents.
