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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