Table 3.
Comet assay parameters obtained by image analysis for sperms
| Group/parameter | Tailed % | Untailed % | Tails length µm | Tail DNA% | Tail moment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control (G1) | 2.5 | 97.5 | 1.76 ± 0.13 c | 1.69 | 2.97 ± 0.14 c |
| Anacyclus pyrethrum (G2) | 3.5 | 96.5 | 2.10 ± 0.14 c | 2.01 | 4.22 ± 0.16 c |
| Cadmium (G3) | 40 | 60 | 16.50 ± 0.72 a | 10.84 | 178.86 ± 8.29a |
| Cadmium and Anacyclus (G4) | 22 | 78 | 7.65 ± 0.36 b | 5.62 | 42.99 ± 2.90b |
Data is presented as mean ± standard error (S.E.). Means within the same column carrying different superscript letters are significantly different (P ≤ 0.05)