Ascorbate Effect On The Lead Chloride Induced Alterartions In The Protein Contents Of The Fresh Water Fish, Channa Orientalis (Schneider)

Fresh water fishes, Channa orientalis were exposed to chronic dose of PbCl2with and without ascorbic acid. Protein content from ovary and gills were estimated. Remarkable decrease in protein content was observed in lead exposed fishes as compared to control. Increase in protein content was observed in PbCl2 along with ascorbic acid than those exposed to only lead. Fishes exposed in ascorbic acid showed fast recovery than those which were allowed to cure naturally.