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A Summary of Assisted Reproductive Technologies
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3. Under each heading, write down anything you know about the reproductive technology. You may work with a partner or in a small group to brainstorm ideas. If necessary, scan the section further for more information.
4. As you work through this section, add new information about each technology to your summary.
You have been asked to prepare a summary of assisted reproductive technologies for a reproductive health clinic. The clinic plans to include the summary in a brochure.
What to Do
1. Read all the headings in this section. Identify the headings you think are associated with assisted reproductive technologies.
2. On a plain sheet of paper, write down each of these headings. Make sure the headings are evenly spaced over the page.
Artificial Insemination
Artificial insemination (AI) is a reproductive technology with a long history. Techniques for collecting sperm from a male and injecting it into a female were first developed for animals more than 200 years ago. Today, AI is used widely to breed farm animals, especially dairy cattle (Figure 6.40).
Figure 6.40 Artificial insemination techniques were first developed for the dairy cattle industry. Other animals that can be reproduced using artificial insemination include beef cattle, sheep, horses, and pigs.
Chapter 6 Meiosis is the basis of sexual reproduction. • MHR 225