Two Men May Be the Father of a Child

question 5

Multiple Choice

Two men may be the father of a child. Figure 8.2 shows the results of a DNA fingerprint analysis to determine paternity. M is the mother, C is the child, A and B are the two men. What is the best interpretation of these results?

• A) The man identified as A is probably the father.
• B) The man identified as B is probably the father.
• C) Neither man is this child's father.
• D) Either man could be this child's father.
• E) Paternity cannot be determined from this data.

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Definitions:

Depolarization

The process in which the difference in electrical charge across a cell membrane decreases, often leading to the initiation of an electrical signal.

Positively Charged

Having a net electrical charge due to the loss of electrons, often pertains to ions or particles.

Negatively Charged

Negatively charged refers to atoms or molecules that have more electrons than protons, resulting in an overall negative electrical charge.

Cations

Positively charged ions that have more protons than electrons, playing essential roles in chemical reactions and biological processes.