In the Ames Test for Mutagenicity

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the Ames test for mutagenicity,

• A)reverse mutations convert auxotrophs to prototrophs that survive.
• B)colonies are due to forward mutations that convert prototrophs to auxotrophs.
• C)cells are treated with mutagen and only cells with no mutations survive.
• D)cells are treated with excess amino acids and cells with mutations are killed.
• E)rat liver enzymes are present to protect cells from mutation.

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