You Have Developed a New Drug and Have Been Asked

question 48

Short Answer

You have developed a new drug and have been asked to test the drug's mutagenicity before putting it on the market. Which test could you use to determine your compound's mutagenic potential?

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Definitions:

Sprouting

The process of new growth, such as the emergence of new roots, shoots, or buds, in plants or the growth of new nerve fibers in the body.

Growth of New Dendrites

The biological process where neurons develop new dendritic extensions, enhancing the brain's ability to form connections and learn.

Brain Locations

The specific areas or regions within the brain, each responsible for different functions, such as movement, emotion, and cognition.

Brain Injuries

Physical damage to the brain, either from trauma, a medical condition, or exposure to substances, which can affect cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral functions.