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Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > laboratory techniques > assays > bioassays > Ames test
Fields of Study > animal and human health > medical sciences > toxicology > toxicity testing > genotoxicity tests > Ames test
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > medical sciences > toxicology > toxicity testing > genotoxicity tests > Ames test
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > testing > toxicity testing > genotoxicity tests > Ames test
Preferred Term:

Ames test

Definition:
A test for chemical carcinogenicity which determines how many histidine-negative mutant Salmonella typhimurium bacteria acquire the reverse mutation to wild-type due to exposure to the chemical in question.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
genotoxicity tests, bioassays
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/68516
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