The bioaccumulation of molybdenum in the different organs of rabbit (Oryctolaqus cuniculus)
Date of Publication
1996
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
The accumulation of molybdenum in five different organs of rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) was determined by the use of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Four 2-month old rabbits were used and divided into two groups, control and treated. Two replicates were done. The treated group was injected intraperitonealy with a sublethal dose of molybdenum, 200.0 mg/kg, for a one week period. The following organs were analyzed: liver, kidney, small intestines, stomach, large intestines. Results revealed that among the treated groups, the highest concentration of molybdenum is found in the liver, with a mean value of 0.5847 + 0.1113 mg/g followed by (in decreasing order) small intestines, 0.3940 + 0.0982 mg/g, stomach, 0.3787 + 0.0846, kidney, 0.3449 + 0.0867 mg/g and large intestines, 0.2662+ 0.0542 mg/g. The results show that molybdenum accumulates in the different organs variably.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU07366
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
22 leaves
Keywords
Molybdenum--Toxicology; Rabbits
Recommended Citation
Molas, B. (1996). The bioaccumulation of molybdenum in the different organs of rabbit (Oryctolaqus cuniculus). Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1377