Biochemistry

DETERMINATION OF MAGNESIUM AND PHOSPHORUS CONTENT OF SNAIL SHELL

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at determining the magnesium and phosphorus composition of snail shell. Standard analytical methods were employed in carryout the analysis. The result of the study revealed the following concentrations for magnesium; sample A (18.215 mg/100g), sample B (22.441 mg/100g), Sample C (35.892 mg/100g), sample D (11.810 mg/100g). while the concentration of […]

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ANTI-NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF Gnetum africanum

ANTI-NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF Gnetum africanum

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to determine the antinutrient composition of Ginetum africanum. Standard  analytical methods were being employed in carrying out the analysis. The result of the study revealed the following: phytate (0.794 ± 0.099 mg/100g), tannins (1.042 ± 0.018 mg/100g), HCN (1.2105 ± 0.137) and Oxalate (3.361 ± 0.496 mg/100g). It

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ANTINUTRIENT ANALYSIS OF GARLIC

ANTINUTRIENT ANALYSIS OF GARLIC (Allium sativum)

This project is about the Antinutrient analysis of garlic (Allium sativum), It is suitable for final year research project work for both Polytechnic and University Undergraduate. The project is made up of 5 chapters, well arranged and have been properly vetted by qualified lecturers and presented in accredited recognized tertiary institutions   ABSTRACT Antinutritional factors

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NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF POULTRY COMB

NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF POULTRY COMB (PROXIMATE/MINERALS)

ABSTRACTS This study was conducted to investigate the nutritional composition of poultry comb (Proximate compositions and minerals). Minerals analysis was done using standard procedure while and the concentrations of Ca, Na, K, Mg, P, Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, and Co were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS). The mean levels of the minerals in mg/100g

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MINERAL COMPOSITION OF Ipomoea batatas

MINERAL COMPOSITION OF Ipomoea batatas

ABSTRACT This study was designed to analyze the mineral composition of Ipomoea batatas. The sample were analyzed using standard analytical procedure. The result of the analysis revealed the following: Sodium (21.14±0.12), magnesium (13.51±0.05), Calcium (10.52±0.71), Potassium (5.12±0.02), Phosphorus (2.94±0.80). The  highest macro–element content of Ipomoea batatas analyzed was sodium and  lowest  was potassium. The presence

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EFFECT OF HEAVY METALS ON HAEMATOLOGICAL INDICES

EFFECT OF LEAD, CADMIUM AND ARSENIC ON HAEMATOLOGICAL INDICES OF ALBINO WISTAR RATS DURING AN ACUTE STUDY

ABSTRACTS Lead, cadmium and arsenic are commonly available in nature and their toxicity has become an epidemiological issue as such this study was carried out to determine the effect of acute lead, cadmium and arsenic exposure  on haematological parameters in albino wistar rats. In this study twenty five (25) male albino wistar rats were randomly

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ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT OF Telfairia occidentalis ON SERUM ELECTROLYTES

EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT OF Telfairia occidentalis ON SERUM ELECTROLYTES IN RATS SUBJECTED TO DAILY ADMINISTRATION OF COKE (Coca Cola) drink

ABSTRACT The effect of ethanol leaf extract of Telfairia occidentalis was investigated on the serum electrolyte in albino wistar rats subjected to daily administration of coke drink. In this study 25 rats were randomly divided  into five groups with each group comprising of five animals. Group 1 served as the normal which was given only

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ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF Solanum trilobatum AND Solanum aethiopicum ON LIVER ENZYMES

EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF Solanum trilobatum AND Solanum aethiopicum (GARDEN EGG) LEAVES ON LIVER ENZYMES OF INDUCED DIABETIC ALBINO WISTER RAT

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to determine the effect of solanum trilobatum and  solanum aethiopicum on the liver enzymes of induced diabetic albino wistars. Twenty (20) albino wistar rat were randomly assigned into four groups of five rat each. Group 1 served as the control and was given only the normal rat pellet

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EXTRACT OF Morinda citrifolia LEAVES ON LIPID PROFILE

EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF Morinda citrifolia LEAVES ON LIPID PROFILE (TC, TG, HDL, LDL, VLDL) OF MALE ALBINO WISTAR RATS EXPOSED TO ARSENIC TRIOXIDE

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the effect of ethanolic extract of the leaves of Morinda citrifolia on the lipid profile of albino wistar rats exposed to arsenic trioxide. The animals were randomly assigned has five (5) groups of four (4) rats each. Groups 1 served as the normal control, which was

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ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF Morinda citrifolia LEAVES ON HORMONAL PROFILE

EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF Morinda citrifolia LEAVES ON HORMONAL PROFILE (TESTOSTERONE, FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE, LUTEINIZING HORMONE) OF MALE ALBINO WISTAR RATS EXPOSED TO ARSENIC TRIOXIDE

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to examine the effect of ethanolic extract of Morinda citrifolia leaves on male reproductive hormones (Testosterone, LH, FSH) of male albino wistar rats exposed to arsenic trioxide. 20 male albino rats were randomly assigned five (5) groups of four (4) rats each. Group 1 (the normal control) was

EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF Morinda citrifolia LEAVES ON HORMONAL PROFILE (TESTOSTERONE, FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE, LUTEINIZING HORMONE) OF MALE ALBINO WISTAR RATS EXPOSED TO ARSENIC TRIOXIDE Read More »