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Question 5

In livestock farming, artificial insemination is widely used to breed pigs. Semen collected from boars is mixed with a liquid 'extender' solution containing glucose and other nutrients to maintain sperm viability during storage.

Design a laboratory investigation to find the optimum glucose concentration in the extender solution for preserving the viability and motility of the boar sperm cells.

Your answer should include experimental details and be written in full sentences.

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