Abstract :
The present exploration was designed to study the effect of sublethal concentrations of
monocrotophos on the serum biochemical parameters of Cirrhinus mrigala after exposure to 96
hours. The result of study shows that serum biomolecules such as glucose, protein, triglyceride,
cholesterol, urea, bilirubin, SGOT and SGPT were significantly altered in monocrotophos exposed
fish. The response of the fish towards toxicity of monocrotophos was grossly dependent on the
duration of exposure. Thus, this paper gives an overview of the manipulation of fish, Cirrhinus
mrigala as a biomarker of pesticides through alternation in behavior and biochemical parameters.
Keyword :
Cirrhinus mrigala, Monocrotophos, Serum biomolecules, Pesticides.