http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/bacteria/bacteriamm.html
biological molecules,
such as DNA.
Today, before consumers are exposed to new
chemical substances, they are tested.
Testing might include:
In Vitro (or Test Tube) Tests sometimes use:
| Bacteria |
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/bacteria/bacteriamm.html
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| Cultured Animal Cells | |
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biological molecules, such as DNA. |
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In Vivo (animal) tests are needed to show the type of toxic effect. Is the effect reversible or irreversible? What is the target organ(s)? Animal tests are used to show the dose-effect relationship and establish a NOEL.
