Talk:Ames test

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[edit] Questions

How is the histidine removed? Do the bacteria just use it all up, or are some of the bacteria removed from the lawn and placed on a plate without histidine? Gary 04:14, 27 April 2006 (UTC)

Why is liver extract added? MrPMonday 09:43, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

The article now says why. Generally speaking, for questions such as these have Wikipedia:Reference desk/Science where many knowledgeable and friendly people hang out. Dr Zak 19:42, 16 May 2006 (UTC)