Shown to the right are DNA
"fingerprints" from a new mother (M), her
recently born child (C), and two possible fathers (F1 and
F2). As is to be expected, the mother and the child share
a few DNA bands since they also share 50% of their genes
but they each have bands that are not represented among
the bands of the other.
It is clear that the two possible fathers have
dissimilar DNA banding patterns. The question is does one
of the possible fathers have several bands similar to the
child, which are not shared with either the mother or the
other possible father. What do you think - was it (F1) or
was it (F2)?
Answer questions 1-2
1) Who is the father?
2) Why do you think he is the father?
