AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE IN CARYEDON SERRATUS OLIVER (COLEOPTERA: BRUCHIDAE)
S. DHAWAN *
Department of Zoological Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143 005, India
SUJAY P. SHARMA *
Department of Zoological Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143 005, India
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity increased during reproductive and senescent periods in both the sexes of Caryedon serratus. However, the rise was more prominent in males as complared to females.
Keywords: Bruchid, G-6-PDH, Caryedon serratus, Ageing