The Food and Drug Administration assesses whether an agent is mutagenic by first screening it in an Ames test and then subsequently in rodents.

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The Ames test is a common screening tool used to detect the mutagenicity of a substance. If the substance tests positive in the Ames test, it is then further evaluated in animal studies (typically rodents) to determine its potential impact on living organisms. The FDA and other regulatory agencies often use this approach to evaluate the safety of new drugs, chemicals, and other agents.

The Food and Drug Administration Assesses Whether an Agent Is