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

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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