Introduction to Bioassay

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To identify the chemical composition of a substance
To measure the physical properties of a substance
To determine the potency of a substance by measuring its effect on living organisms (correct)
To determine the shelf life of a substance

To determine the chemical composition of a substance
To analyze the microbial contamination of a substance
To measure the potency of a substance by its effect on living organisms (correct)
To assess the physical properties of a substance

A measure of the toxicity level of a substance
A measure of the speed at which an organism responds to a substance
A graphical representation of the relationship between dose of a substance and the response it produces in an organism (correct)
The chemical structure of a substance used in bioassay

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Bioassays account for potential interactions with complex biological systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

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The primary purpose of a bioassay is to determine the potency or concentration of a substance, such as a drug or hormone, by measuring its effect on living organisms or tissues.

A dose-response curve in bioassay is a graphical representation of the relationship between the dose of a substance and the resulting biological response or effect.

An endpoint in bioassay refers to the specific biological response or effect being measured, such as death, growth, or changes in behavior.
An example of an endpoint commonly used in bioassays is lethality, where the dose of a substance required to cause death in a certain percentage of test organisms is measured.

An advantage of using a bioassay over chemical analysis to measure potency is that bioassays can detect the biological activity of a substance, which may not be fully captured by chemical analysis.