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The article presents a study which describes the development of a rapid toxicity test based on galactosidase enzymatic activity in the green alga. Galactosidase is also known as glucosidase. A three-hour bioassay is compared to a standard 72-hour algal growth inhibition tests. Results of the study revealed that enzymatic activity of galactosidase was not affected by organic toxicants. However, organic toxicants, such as copper, mercury, zinc, cadmium, and chromium, affected the biosynthesis of galactosidase. |
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