The Use of the Ames Test as a Tool for Addressing Problem-Based Learning in the Microbiology Lab
2012
Eliana Rodríguez | Claudia Piccini | Vanessa Sosa | Pablo Zunino
Our environment is full of potential carcinogens such as UV light, industrial pollutants, pesticides, and food additives, among others. It is estimated that 90% of all carcinogens are also mutagens. The Ames test is one of the most common tests for mutagens. In this problem-based learning activity, undergraduate biology students used the Ames test to screen a substance they provided, to see if it could be considered a mutagen. The idea of surveying substances used in everyday life appealed to our students, and helped engage them in this activity.
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