Which of the following does NOT accurately apply to the Ames test?

a. The test uses bacteria as mutagen carcinogen indicators.
b. The Ames test is based on the observation that reversions CANNOT occur in mutant bacteria.
c. The Ames test measures the reversion of histidine auxotrophs of Salmonella.
d. The test can be used to qualitatively test potential mutagens.


Answer: b. The Ames test is based on the observation that reversions CANNOT occur in mutant bacteria.

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