There Was a Mix-Up in the Hospital Nursery and There

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There was a mix-up in the hospital nursery and there is a question as to which baby belongs to a set of new parents. The given gel contains the DNA fingerprint of the new mother (Lane 1), the new father (Lane 2), and two infants (Lanes 3 and 4). The DNA fingerprinting indicates that the infant tested in Lane _____ is the child of these parents.

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Definitions:

Transferred

The act of moving or being moved from one place, position, person, or organization to another.

Secondary Immune Response

The body's enhanced immune response upon second and subsequent exposures to a pathogen, typically faster and more effective than the first.

Primary Immune Response

The response of the immune system to first exposure to an antigen. Compare with secondary immune response.

Passive Immunity

Immunity acquired by the transfer of antibodies from another individual, as opposed to the body producing its own.