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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.
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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.
What is the test used for detecting chemicals with carcinogenic potential?
The Ames Test
Which hardness test is preferred for testing finished component?
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What term is used to describe a test tube with water instead of an enzyme?
A solvent.
Describe a positive DNase test?
It means that the presence of certain bacteria are there. You will need to go through the whole test to find out if this is true.
What is the purpose of the ames test?
The Ames test identifies chemical mutagens.
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.
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.
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.
What is the test used for detecting chemicals with carcinogenic potential?
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.
How would the characteristics of different types of Cablelink and component impact on the test?
The thickness of the cablelink and its component will affect the effectiveness of the test.
Test for component fitness?
The PACER running test is used in the Fitnessgram fitness exam.
Analysing a circuit with a shorted component?
Analysing a circuit with a shorted component need specialised electrical test equipment.
How do you test a control module?
How do I test body control module and is it hard to do..
Who is the first wicketkeeper to score a century in a test match?
narendra tamhane Les Ames scored a century before narendra
