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Hypophysation is done in major carps

Options

  1. Ato increase size
  2. Bto increase their growth
  3. Cto cause breeding in fisheries
  4. 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.

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