This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
A simple bacterial test for mutagenic carcinogens is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Ames test, B. Redox test, C. Bacteriophage, D. Gene splicing
A: Ames test
Answer: A: Ames test 
Explanation: Ames test is a simple test developed by Bruce Ames that measures the potential of a given chemical compound to promote mutations in a specialized bacterial strain (mutagenic carcinogenesis)