The Ames Test Demonstrates That a Chemical Is

Question

The Ames test demonstrates that a chemical is
A) carcinogenic.
B) carcinogenic in Salmonella.
C) mutagenic in Salmonella.
D) carcinogenic in humans.
E) mutagenic in humans.

Accepted Answer

The Ames test uses Salmonella bacteria to test for mutagenicity of chemicals. If a chemical is mutagenic in Salmonella, it can potentially be mutagenic in humans as well. However, the test does not necessarily indicate carcinogenicity or mutagenicity in humans directly. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.