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

Print

Accession Number

TU07366

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

22 leaves

Keywords

Molybdenum--Toxicology; Rabbits

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