In a well-publicized paternity case, the following facts were determined: the mother, a beautiful, twice-convicted axe murderer, is blood type A. Her child, Lizzie, is type O and the alleged father, a mild-mannered felon convicted of check fraud, is type B. On the last day of the trial, another father – a missionary worker with blood type O is identified. Which of the two could be Lizzie’s father? Use the space below to support your conclusion.

In a well-publicized paternity case, the following facts were determined: the mother, a beautiful, twice-convicted axe murderer, is blood type A. Her child, Lizzie, is type O and the alleged father, a mild-mannered felon convicted of check fraud, is type B. On the last day of the trial, another father – a missionary worker with blood type O is identified. Which of the two could be Lizzie’s father? Use the space below to support your conclusion.

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Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter11: The Basic Principles Of Heredity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9TYU: Mr. and Mrs. Smith are concerned because their own blood types are A and B, respectively, but their...

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