During the Ames test, his? bacteria are exposed to a chemical. If the bacteria remains his+, then what can we say about the chemical?

A) The chemical is certainly a cancer-causing chemical.
B) The chemical is not safe to consume because it is likely a mutagen.
C) The chemical is safe to consume even though it is likely a mutagen.
D) The chemical is safe to consume and is not likely a mutagen.
E) The chemical is not safe to consume even though it is not likely a mutagen.


Answer: B

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