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Saccharomyces cerevisiae accumulated DDT, fenitrothion, and chlorpyrifos rapidly from yeast glucose medium. The maximum concentrations of DDT, fenitrothion, and chlorpyrifos accumulated were 8,253, 18,960 and 11,579 μg/g (dry wt), respectively. The pattern of accumulation was similar for all insecticides. The bioconcentration factor was inversely proportional to insecticide solubilities.Saccharomyces metabolized the three insecticides, but only two metabolites of DDT (DDD and DDE) were identified. Protoplast cultures were more sensitive to DDT and fenitrothion compared to normal cultures but were less sensitive to chlorpyrifos. Both the normal and protoplast cultures recovered from the toxic effect after 24 hr.
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Lal, S., Lal, R. Bioaccumulation, metabolism, and effects of DDT, fenitrothion, and chlorpyrifos onSaccharomyces cerevisiae . Arch. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 16, 753–757 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01055426
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