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    In biological assay, the “fish unit” method of expressing the potency of pituitary extract was used in:
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    In biological assay, the “fish unit” method of expressing the potency of pituitary extract was used in:

    A.

    Brazil

    B.

    Russia

    C.

    Japan

    D.

    India

    Correct option is A


    Correct Answer: (a) Brazil
    Explanation:
    → The “fish unit” method was developed in Brazil to measure potency of pituitary extract based on fish response.
    → It quantifies hormone strength by observing ovulation/spawning rate.
    Information Booster:
    → This method was mainly applied during early carp breeding experiments.
    Additional Information (Other Options):
    (b), (c), (d): Other countries used different assay standards.

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