AIIMS 201826 May
- Exam
- AIIMS
- Year
- 2018
- Date
- 26 May
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
AIIMS 2018 · 26 May · Zoology · Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
Hypophysation is done in major carps
Hypophysation is done in major carps
Options
- Ato increase size
- Bto increase their growth
- Cto cause breeding in fisheries
- Dto increase their palatability.
Correct answer
C. to cause breeding in fisheries
Step-by-step solution
Hypophysation refers to the breeding of fish with pituitary gland extract. It is an induced fish breeding wherein fish are induced to release gametes through the application of pituitary extract or hormones.