Table 2 Quantification of the organelles altered in ovaries of B. polychresta as a result of exposure to Ag-NPs.
Organelles | Control group (quantification and observation of organelles) | Ag-NPs-treated group 3 (quantification and observation of organelles) |
|---|---|---|
Nucleus | 82 Normal spherical nucleus | 98 degenerated and abnormal elongated nucleus |
Nuclear envelope | 82 regular nuclear envelope | 98 irregular nuclear envelope |
Heterochromatin | Normal heterochromatin | 36 Abnormal condensed heterochromatin |
Mitochondria | 240 Normal mitochondria | 106 Malformed mitochondria |
