A New Compound Developed in the Lab Was Tested as a DNA

question 57

Multiple Choice

A new compound developed in the lab was tested as a DNA mutagen. When the Ames test was performed,the results were numerous bacterial colonies following exposure. This result means

• A)the chemical is safe.
• B)the chemical is radioactive.
• C)the chemical is a carcinogen and a low-level mutagen.
• D)the chemical is a mutagen and may also be a carcinogen.
• E)the chemical can be moved to human trials.

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