name 4 bacterias, and their strains, used in Ames Tests
Bacteria used in Ames test is only of one type, Salmonella typhimurium. Sometimes E coli is also used. But there are multiple strains of S typhimurium used in this test. The strains are -
TA 98
TA 1538
TA 100
TA 1535
TA 1537
TA 102
E coli strain is WP2 uvrA.
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In an Ames Test used for two Salmonella strains TA-98 and TA-100, which chemical compound is mutagenetic? a) Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) b) 2-aminoflourene (2-AF)
1.What are some advantages and disadvantages of the Ames test over tests for carcinogens that use animal models? 2.Define the following terms: a.Mutagen b.Carcinogen c.Auxotroph d.Prototroph e.Back-mutation
What is the Ames test and why is it commonly used by the FDA?
What is the purpose of the Ames test? How are his- bacteria used in this test?
There are two major categories of tests used to identify syphilis in the laboratory. Name those two categories and describe the key differences in the clinical relevance (use) of the methods?
What is the purpose of the AMES test ? Why is liver homogenate used ? If you had an opportunity to conduct the test , is there a particular substance that you use or come in contact with daily that you would test? If the substance tested had a positive result would you stop using?
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a series of broth dilution tests is used in which of the following tests?