Explain the Advantages of Using Flow Cytometry to Count Reticulocytes

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Essay

Explain the advantages of using flow cytometry to count reticulocytes.

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Definitions:

Gene

A unit of heredity that is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, X and Y, with the X chromosome carrying genes essential for the development of female physical characteristics and playing a role in male development as well.

Brain Development

The process by which the nervous system, including the brain, grows, matures, and learns, starting from before birth and continuing into adulthood.

Heritability

A statistical measure that indicates how much of the variation in a given trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.