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    Semen is a mixture of sperm cells, fluids, and proteins that is ejaculated by males during sexual arousal. It typically contains 100-150 million sperm cells per milliliter. Sperm cells contain DNA in their heads and tails that allow for movement. The identification and analysis of semen is important for sexual assault investigations as it can provide evidence that a crime occurred and potentially identify the perpetrator.

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    Semen is a mixture of sperm cells, fluids, and proteins that is ejaculated by males during sexual arousal. It typically contains 100-150 million sperm cells per milliliter. Sperm cells contain DNA in their heads and tails that allow for movement. The identification and analysis of semen is important for sexual assault investigations as it can provide evidence that a crime occurred and potentially identify the perpetrator.

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    Semen is a mixture of sperm cells, fluids, and proteins that is ejaculated by males during sexual arousal. It typically contains 100-150 million sperm cells per milliliter. Sperm cells contain DNA in their heads and tails that allow for movement. The identification and analysis of semen is important for sexual assault investigations as it can provide evidence that a crime occurred and potentially identify the perpetrator.

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    Identification of Semen

    What is semen?
     Semifluid mixture of:
     Cells
     Enzymes
     Other organic and inorganic materials

     Sperm cells are most important component as


    these are specific to semen.
    Identification of Semen

    What is semen?
     Ejaculate volume = 2 – 6 mL
     100 – 150 million sperm cells per mL
     Sperm count may be much lower

     Disease  Drugs/Alcohol
     Genetics  Vasectomy
    Identification of Semen

    Sperm Cells
    Identification of Semen

    Sperm Cells
     Sperm cell = spermatozoan
     Head contains DNA
     Tail (flagella) for movement
     Acrosome – structure at front of head
     Contains enzymes to penetrate egg
    Semen
    Semen Analysis
    VIABILITY; Determining
    whether the non-motile
    sperm is viable or not is
    important in establishing
    the cause of infertility.
    The membranes of dead
    sperms are damaged and
    can easily take up eosin
    stain.
    The viable sperms do not
    allow the stain to penetrate
    leaving a colorless sperm.
    Identification of Semen

    Why is semen important in an investigation?

     Evidence in sexual assault cases


     Can help prove a crime was
    committed
     Can identify the perpetrator

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