Corretha Ingram |
Name: Corretha Ingram
School: University of Mississippi Major: Biology Mentor: Dr. Stephen D’Surney, Michael Smith, PhD. Expected Graduation Date: May 2008 Organizations & Honors: • IMAGEE-MAIL: cdingram@olemiss.edu |
ABSTRACT
A Comparative Analysis of the Early Embryonic Responses of the Giant Danio (Danio aequipinnatus) and Zebrafish (Danio rerio) to Retinoic Acid
| Retinoic acid is one of the principal biologically active forms of Vitamin A. Even though retinoic acid is essential for development, excess amounts can cause abnormalities. In this experiment, the effects of retinoic acid on the early embryonic development of the zebrafish (Danio rerio) and giant danio (Danio aequipinnatus) were studied. These two fish are members of the Cyprinidae family. Various concentrations of retinoic acid were exposed to the embryos to monitor development. The concentrations were control, 700ng/L, 725ng/L, 750 ng/L, 775ng/L, and 800 ng/L. This experiment seeks to determine the effects of retinoic acid on early embryonic development in fish and compare these effects between the related species. |