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Sourav PanAugust 20, 2024

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

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

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanAugust 20, 2024

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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.

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