Picture this sceneario: The identity of Kim’s biological father is unknown, but
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Question
Picture this sceneario:The identity of Kim’s biological father is unknown, but it is thought to be either Kevin or Thomas. To determine which of the two men it is, blood typing of all the persons involved was performed. Here are the results of the blood tests, including the phenotypes and possible genotypes of each person:
•Rachel (mother) – Type AB; genotype IA, IB
•Kim (child) – Type A; genotype is either IA, IA (if homozygous) or IA, i (if heterozygous).
•Kevin (Alleged Father #1) – Type A; genotype is either IA,IA if homozygous, or IA,i if heterozygous.
•Thomas (Alleged Father #2) – Type O; genotype is ii.
QUESTION:
WHICH ALLEGED FAHTER AS A DNA BAND THAT MATCHES THE CHILD'S BUT IS NOT THE SAME AS THE BAND INHERITED FROM THE CHILD'S MOTHER?? DOES THAT MEAN THAT THIS MAN IS THE CHILD'S BILOLOGICAL FATHER?.
PLEASE be sure to answer and explain clearly. Thank you.
Explanation / Answer
Kevin (Alleged Father #1)-father of the child