Bioassay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001245",
  "term": "Bioassay",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A method for determining the concentration or potency of a substance by measuring its effect on living organisms, cells, or biological systems. It involves observing a biological response, such as growth inhibition or enzyme activity, which is proportional to the amount of the substance present. Bioassays are used in toxicology, pharmacology, and environmental monitoring.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "antibiotic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 147 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bioassay/"
}