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

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,...

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Autores principales:	Eliana Rodríguez, Claudia Piccini, Vanessa Sosa, Pablo Zunino
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Publicado:	American Society for Microbiology 2012
Materias:	Special aspects of education LC8-6691 Biology (General) QH301-705.5
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:3f0b631de66b4b2f88781c7cdf6854bb2021-11-15T15:03:41ZThe Use of the Ames Test as a Tool for Addressing Problem-Based Learning in the Microbiology Lab10.1128/jmbe.v13i2.4211935-78851935-7877https://doaj.org/article/3f0b631de66b4b2f88781c7cdf6854bb2012-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jmbe.v13i2.421https://doaj.org/toc/1935-7877https://doaj.org/toc/1935-7885Our 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.Eliana RodríguezClaudia PicciniVanessa SosaPablo ZuninoAmerican Society for MicrobiologyarticleSpecial aspects of educationLC8-6691Biology (General)QH301-705.5ENJournal of Microbiology & Biology Education, Vol 13, Iss 2, Pp 175-177 (2012)
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description	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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title	The Use of the Ames Test as a Tool for Addressing Problem-Based Learning in the Microbiology Lab
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The Use of the Ames Test as a Tool for Addressing Problem-Based Learning in the Microbiology Lab

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