Q.2 Ames test is used to determine (A) the mutagenicity of a chemical (B) carcinogenicity of a chemical (C) both mutagenicity and carcinogenicity of a chemical (D) toxicity of a chemical

Answer: (A) the mutagenicity of a chemical
The Ames test specifically measures the mutagenicity of a chemical by assessing its ability to cause mutations in bacterial strains. It does not directly assess carcinogenicity or toxicity.