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<big><center>[[Reproductive System|'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM''']]</center></big>
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<big><center>[[Reproductive_System#Reproductive_Technologies|'''BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES''']]</center></big>
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== Principle ==
 
== Principle ==
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* This allows the sperm to be sorted by '''flow cytometry'''.
 
* This allows the sperm to be sorted by '''flow cytometry'''.
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== Flow Cytometry ==
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== Flow Cytometry ==
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[[Image:Semen Sorting.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<p>Schematic Diagram to show Semen Sexing by Flow Cytometry</p><sup> ©Nottingham University 2008</sup>]]
    
* Ejaculated spermatozoa are treated with a DNA dye (fluorochrome).
 
* Ejaculated spermatozoa are treated with a DNA dye (fluorochrome).
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** One contains a high proportion of Y-bearing sperm.
 
** One contains a high proportion of Y-bearing sperm.
 
** One contains dead sperm
 
** One contains dead sperm
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[[Category:Reproductive Technologies]]
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[[Category:Bullet Points]]
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