Shown below is a gel from a DNA fingerprinting analysis used in a hypothetical paternity case. Based on these results could the 'alleged father' be the biological father of the child tested in this case? Briefly justify your answer. PaternityGeljpg Mother PI4) Alleged Father

Shown below is a gel from a DNA fingerprinting analysis used in a hypothetical paternity case. Based on these results could the 'alleged father' be the biological father of the child tested in this case? Briefly justify your answer. PaternityGeljpg Mother PI4) Alleged Father

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Chapter22: Genetics And Genetically Linked Diseases

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