The Use of the Ames Test as a Tool for Addressing Problem-Based Learning in the Microbiology Lab | Zendy

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The Use of the Ames Test as a Tool for Addressing Problem-Based Learning in the Microbiology Lab

Author(s) -

Eliana Rodríguez,

Claudia Piccini,

Vanessa Sosa,

Pablo Zunino

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

journal of microbiology and biology education

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.301

H-Index - 7

eISSN - 1935-7885

pISSN - 1935-7877

DOI - 10.1128/jmbe.v13i2.421

Subject(s) - ames test , mutagen , test (biology) , toxicology , computer science , carcinogen , biology , salmonella , genetics , ecology , bacteria

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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