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Effects of Lead and Zinc on The Proximate Composition of Post Juvenile Clarias Gariepinus

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Effects of sub lethal concentrations of lead and zinc salts (Pb(NO3)2 and ZnCl2) on the proximate composition and energy content of the flesh of post juvenile Clarias gariepinus was investigated in this study. All proximate compo-nents (amino acids, protein, and lipid) and total energy content, except carbohydrate showed a consistent reduction in de-tected levels as compared to values recorded at day 0 in exposed fishes and their controls. Physiological response of organ-isms was also indicated to be affected by other environmental stressors during the experiment apart from the investigated metal salts.

Published in International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences (Volume 2, Issue 2)
DOI 10.11648/j.ijnfs.20130202.12
Page(s) 31-37
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Keywords

Proximate Composition; Lead; Zinc; Clarias Gariepinus

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  • Department of Zoology, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

  • Department of Zoology, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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