In the Ames Test, the Clear Region of No Growth

question 31

Multiple Choice

In the Ames test, the clear region of no growth near the center of the plate (where the compound of interest is placed) typically indicates that the compound is:

• A) not mutagenic.
• B) an antibiotic.
• C) an amino acid.
• D) lethal at high enough concentrations.
• E) not taken up by bacteria.

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

A cash flow statement technique that starts with net income and adjusts for changes in balance sheet accounts to arrive at operating cash flow.

Capital Expenditures

Funds used by a company to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment.

Operating Expenses

The ongoing costs for running a business that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and salaries.

Indirect Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions, deferrals, and accruals to calculate cash flow from operating activities.