Genetics: From Genes to Genomes
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Author: Leland Hartwell Dr., Michael L. Goldberg Professor Dr., Janice Fischer, Leroy Hood Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 7, Problem 19P
The Ames test uses the reversion rate (His- to His+) to test compounds for mutagenicity.
| a. | Is it possible that a known mutagen, like proflavin, would be unable to revert a particular His- mutant used in the Ames test? How do you think that the Ames test is designed to deal with this issue? |
| b. | Can you think of a way to use forward mutation (His+ to His-) to test a compound for mutagenicity? (Hint: Consider using the replica plating technique in Fig. 7.6.) |
| c. | Given that the rate of forward mutation is so much higher than the rate of reversion, why does the Ames test use the reversion rate to test for mutagenicity? |
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