• SIVA, T
• SUKUMARAN, M
• RENGARAJAN, R

Abstract: Heavy metal copper sulphate is the most commonly used fungicides worldwide in the fungal diseases control of crops. Edible clams, Meretrix meretrix is an important species in Tamil Nadu region having good nutritional values. Clams living in close association with may accumulate heavy metal. To analyze glycogen and protein content in edible clams, Meretrix meretrix exposed under heavy metal copper sulphate. Present study, toxic effects of the heavy metal copper sulphate LC50 10.4µg was observed. The 10% and 30% sublethal concentrations of glycogen and protein contents in the tissue of gill, digestive gland and foot muscle of edible clams Meretrix meretrix were estimated. Toxicity effect of heavy metal copper sulphate resulted in decrease of glycogen and protein contents in all concentration of time intervals. There is decreased in all tissues of glycogen and protein contents increasing exposure periods compared with control edible clams Meretrix meretrix. Present results indicated the toxic nature of the heavy metal copper sulphate. Therefore it is advised to heavy metal workers to take all precautions regarding protection from heavy metal exposure and proper use of prophylactic supplementation for their healthy life.

Heavy metal copper sulphate, Edible clams, Meretrix meretrix, Glycogen, Protein.

"EFFECT OF HEAVY METAL COPPER ON GLYCOGEN AND PROTEIN ALTERATIONS IN THE EDIBLE CLAMS, MERETRIX MERETRIX", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.113-124, June-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906454.pdf

"EFFECT OF HEAVY METAL COPPER ON GLYCOGEN AND PROTEIN ALTERATIONS IN THE EDIBLE CLAMS, MERETRIX MERETRIX", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp113-124, June-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1906454.pdf