To Increase the Chance of Detecting Carcinogens in the Ames

question 27

Multiple Choice

To increase the chance of detecting carcinogens in the Ames test, the test substance is treated with

• A) penicillin.
• B) heat.
• C) ground-up rat liver.
• D) reverse transcriptase.
• E) penicillin AND heat.

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Definitions:

Manic Episodes

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Epilepsy

A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Depakote

A brand name for divalproex sodium, a medication used to treat seizure disorders, manic episodes of bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraine headaches.

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a medication primarily used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.