A paternity test was performed and three potential fathers were tested. As expla

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A paternity test was performed and three potential fathers were tested. As explained in the animation, all DNAs were digested and run on a gel. The different DNA fragments obtained for each individual are listed below. What can you conclude?

Individual

Band sizes (bp)

Mother

1000, 700, 500, 450, 300 and 200

Offpring

1000, 800, 650, 500, 300 and 150

Father #1

800, 700, 650, 550, 350 and 200

Father #2

1000, 900, 700, 400, 200 and 150

Father #3

900, 800, 650, 400, 350 and 150

Father #1 is the real father

Father #2 is the real father

Father #3 is the real father

None of these individuals can be the father

Individual

Band sizes (bp)

Mother

1000, 700, 500, 450, 300 and 200

Offpring

1000, 800, 650, 500, 300 and 150

Father #1

800, 700, 650, 550, 350 and 200

Father #2

1000, 900, 700, 400, 200 and 150

Father #3

900, 800, 650, 400, 350 and 150

Explanation / Answer

Option 3 would be possible answer.offspring band 1000, 500, 300 matches wwith mother rest 800,650, and 150 matches with only father 3 and none of other two.

So option 3 is answer.

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