Evaluation of protective efficacy of quercetin on microplastic induced behavioural toxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Abstract

The study was conducted to evaluate the protective effect of quercetin on microplastic induced behavioral abnormalities in zebrafish. Total 240 zebrafish were divided into six groups containing 40 fish in each. Group I served as control and other groups received microplastic and different dose of quercetin either alone or in combination. Research was conducted for the period of 21 days. Results of the study revealed behavioral abnormalities in microplastic alone treated group, quercetin (75 µg/L) alone treated group and in the group where microplastic was given with quercetin (75 µg/L).