The Ames Test Is Useful as a Rapid Screening Test

question 51

Multiple Choice

The Ames test is useful as a rapid screening test to identify those compounds that

• A) will respond to chemical agents.
• B) are mutagens.
• C) respond to the deletion of DNAses.
• D) will protect an organism from cancer.
• E) will respond to chemical agents AND will protect an organism from cancer.

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Definitions:

Neural Responses

The reactions of nerve cells or neurons to external stimuli, including how they process and transmit information.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that contains photoreceptor cells, which convert light into neural signals for visual recognition by the brain.

Vision Problem

Any impairment or disorder that affects the ability to see clearly or accurately, which may require correction or treatment.

Visual Occlusion

The process or state in which visibility is obstructed, preventing sight or making it difficult to see certain objects or parts of the visual field.