Effect of alloxan on the locomotor ability and developmental stages of Drosophila melanogaster (Oregon-R)

Abstract Background Various bleaching agents are used in food industries among which some reacts to form alloxan. Therefore, the alloxan can indirectly enter a human body and thus an important aspects for studying its effect on development. In present study, of was studied climbing ability, pupation emergence flies. Fifty first instar larvae were introduced separately vials containing 0.001, 0.002, 0.003 0.004 M Then, duration as well flies noted each day till 20 days. The assay performed emerged Results results suggest that at is potent inducing delay pupation, (of adult flies) decreased locomotor activity Drosophila melanogaster . Conclusions Alloxan exhibits toxic effects Drosophila.