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What does a 99.9% probability of paternity indicate?

  • There is insufficient evidence regarding paternity.
  • The man is definitely not the father.
  • The man is likely the father.
  • The man is the father. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the ethical use of paternity testing?

  • Financial compensation for the testing (correct)
  • Informed consent from all parties
  • Confidentiality of test results
  • The right to privacy

Before DNA testing, which of the following methods was used to assess paternity?

  • Psychological evaluations
  • Physical resemblance assessment
  • X-ray analysis
  • Blood group testing (correct)

How has DNA testing impacted family law?

<p>It has provided a reliable and scientific way to establish paternity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for maintaining confidentiality of paternity test results?

<p>To fulfill legal requirements and the rights of the child (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What probability of paternity can be attributed to HLA typing alone?

<p>98% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant limitation of using polymorphic enzymes for paternity testing?

<p>It can only exclude a man as the father. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique is most commonly used for modern paternity testing due to its high accuracy?

<p>STR Analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method is considered the most non-invasive for DNA collection?

<p>Buccal (Cheek) Swabs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Y-Chromosome Testing is true?

<p>It is passed from father to son. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary use of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing?

<p>Determining maternal lineage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major drawback does HLA typing possess in comparison to other testing methods?

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What is the primary purpose of paternity testing?

<p>To determine biological relationships between alleged parents and children (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a scenario where paternity testing might be utilized?

<p>To confirm a child's citizenship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of paternity testing gives it low accuracy on its own?

<p>Presence of multiple matches among individuals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before modern genetic testing, which methods were commonly used to resolve disputes regarding paternity?

<p>Blood typing and witness testimony (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing (NIPT)?

<p>Uses the mother’s blood for fetal DNA analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Mendel's law of inheritance, what factors can a legitimate child inherit from parents?

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What blood group is considered the commonest based on the given inheritance factors?

<p>O (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a homozygous Rh -ve woman marries a homozygous Rh +ve man, what blood group will their child likely have?

<p>Rh +ve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method carries a higher risk to the fetus during prenatal testing?

<p>Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best captures the importance of informed consent in paternity testing?

<p>It respects the autonomy and privacy of all parties involved. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these methods is NOT categorized under Pre-DNA Testing Methods?

<p>DNA sequencing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What remains central to the use of paternity testing in society, particularly concerning the rights of individuals?

<p>The ethical considerations around privacy and confidentiality. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant advantage does modern DNA testing provide over previous paternity assessment methods?

<p>Increased accuracy and reliability. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary role of paternity testing in legal contexts?

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What is a major advantage of using STR (Short Tandem Repeat) Analysis in paternity testing?

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Which scenario would most likely require court-ordered paternity testing?

<p>A father denies biological relationship with a child (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing most applicable?

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What was a major limitation of early paternity assessment methods?

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Which method is considered the most conclusive for resolving paternity disputes?

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What does NIPT stand for and what is its primary method of operation?

<p>Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing, using maternal blood to analyze fetal DNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key limitation of HLA typing in paternity testing?

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According to Mendel's law, which blood group combinations indicate an ABO group inheritance?

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What common factor does blood group inheritance between a heterozygous Rh +ve couple lead to?

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Which of the following is NOT typically a consideration when using polymorphic enzymes for paternity testing?

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What type of prenatal testing poses a risk to the fetus?

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Which factor does a child inherit from parents, based on Mendel's law?

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Which paternity testing technique is considered difficult and costly but provides high accuracy?

<p>PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of paternity testing in immigration cases?

<p>To verify biological relationships for residency claims (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When analyzing antigens on the surface of white blood cells, which testing method is being utilized?

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Inherited blood group combinations can lead to which of the following scenarios?

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Explain the significance of the 0% probability in paternity testing.

<p>A 0% probability indicates exclusion, confirming that the alleged father is not the biological parent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ethical considerations must be addressed when conducting paternity tests?

<p>Informed consent, privacy, confidentiality of results, and the rights of the child are essential ethical considerations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did pre-DNA testing methods impact the legal context of paternity disputes?

<p>Pre-DNA testing methods provided less reliable assessments of paternity, often leading to contested legal outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does confidentiality play in the context of paternity testing results?

<p>Confidentiality protects sensitive information about individuals involved and maintains trust in the testing process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the impact of modern DNA testing on family law.

<p>Modern DNA testing provides accurate biological relationships, transforming how family law addresses paternity cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential blood types of a child from two heterozygous Rh +ve parents (Dd)?

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What does HLA typing analyze and what is its probability of paternity alone?

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Why are polymorphic enzyme assays considered to have moderate exclusion power?

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What is the primary advantage of using PCR in paternity testing?

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In what scenario is Y-Chromosome Testing particularly useful?

<p>Y-Chromosome Testing is useful for establishing relationships between males.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes STR (Short Tandem Repeat) testing preferred in modern paternity testing?

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Describe a limitation of using buccal swabs for DNA collection.

<p>Buccal swabs may not provide sufficient DNA quantities for all testing needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing contribute to understanding paternity?

<p>Mitochondrial DNA testing primarily aids in establishing maternal lineage but can assist in complex paternity cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two possible scenarios that could lead to disputes over paternity?

<p>A baby claimed by two sets of parents and accidental interchange of infants in maternity hospitals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the primary difference between Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) and invasive prenatal testing methods.

<p>NIPT uses the mother's blood to analyze fetal DNA fragments with no risk to the fetus, while invasive methods like amniocentesis carry risks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Mendel's law of inheritance, which two blood groups are dominant and which one is recessive?

<p>A and B are dominant, while O is recessive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the inheritance pattern for a child born to a homozygous Rh -ve woman and a homozygous Rh +ve man?

<p>The child will be Rh +ve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the major limitations of blood typing compared to modern genetic testing for paternity disputes?

<p>Blood typing provided only partial accuracy and inconclusive results regarding paternity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List two uses of paternity testing beyond establishing familial relationships.

<p>Paternity testing is used in immigration cases and for mass disaster victim identification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant risk factor associated with invasive prenatal testing methods?

<p>Invasive methods carry a risk to the fetus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one reason why paternity testing might be court-ordered.

<p>It may be required to resolve disputes over child support or inheritance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main ethical consideration highlighted in the use of paternity testing regarding the individuals involved?

<p>Informed consent and the right to privacy are the main ethical considerations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the introduction of DNA testing improve the process of determining paternity compared to pre-DNA methods?

<p>DNA testing provides high levels of accuracy and reliability, surpassing the precision of previous methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a 99.9% probability of paternity typically indicate about the alleged father's biological relationship to the child?

<p>It indicates that the man is almost certainly the biological father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one limitation of pre-DNA testing methods that made them less effective than modern DNA testing?

<p>Pre-DNA testing methods lacked precision and could not provide definitive conclusions about biological relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways does the modern paternity testing landscape influence the legal rights of the child?

<p>It centralizes the child's rights in testing procedures and helps clarify parental responsibilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are two primary uses of Y-Chromosome Testing?

<p>Y-Chromosome Testing is primarily used to test relationships between males and can also assist in determining paternal lineage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation of using polymorphic enzymes for paternity testing?

<p>Polymorphic enzymes can only exclude a potential father but cannot conclusively prove paternity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does HLA typing differ from traditional blood type testing in terms of paternity probability?

<p>HLA typing provides a 98% probability of paternity, while traditional blood type testing has lower accuracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant advantage of STR analysis in modern paternity testing?

<p>STR analysis offers high accuracy in determining paternity due to its comparison of specific DNA sequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sample collection method is preferred for non-invasive DNA testing?

<p>Buccal swabs are the preferred method for non-invasive DNA collection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe a main characteristic of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) testing.

<p>Mitochondrial DNA testing is mainly used for tracing maternal lineage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of paternity when using PCR and STR analysis together?

<p>When using PCR and STR analysis together, the probability of paternity can reach up to 100%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one drawback of HLA typing besides its cost?

<p>HLA typing is considered a difficult technique, which adds to its limitation in broader application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What genetic testing method is used to analyze fetal DNA during pregnancy without posing risks to the fetus?

<p>Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing (NIPT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why blood group O is considered recessive in inheritance.

<p>Blood group O is recessive because it requires two O alleles (OO) to express the O blood type, while A and B are dominant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a situation where a father denies paternity, what type of testing may be ordered by the court?

<p>Court-Ordered DNA Testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major drawback of invasive prenatal testing methods like amniocentesis?

<p>Invasive prenatal testing carries a risk to the fetus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Mendel's law, how many inheritable factors can a legitimate child receive from their parents?

<p>A legitimate child can inherit two factors, one from each parent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What testing method uses the mother's blood to analyze fetal DNA fragments in non-invasive procedures?

<p>Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing (NIPT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential blood types for a child born to a heterozygous Rh +ve father and a homozygous Rh -ve mother?

<p>The child may be either Rh +ve or Rh -ve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one application of paternity testing beyond determining parentage.

<p>Paternity testing is used in immigration cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Disputed Paternity

Determining biological parentage using genetic tests, often in cases of dispute or uncertainty

Paternity Testing

Use of genetic analysis to identify the biological father of a child

Blood Typing

A method for determining blood groups (e.g., ABO, Rh), which can be used in paternity cases, but is not fully conclusive on its own.

ABO Blood Group System

System classifying blood types based on inherited antigens (A, B, O) on red blood cells

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Rh Factor

Inherited protein on red blood cell surface, either present (positive) or absent (negative).

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Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing (NIPT)

Prenatal paternity test analyzing fetal DNA fragments in maternal blood.

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Invasive Prenatal Testing

Prenatal paternity test involving procedures like amniocentesis or CVS to collect fetal DNA, carrying risks to the fetus

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Prenatal Testing

Genetic testing performed before birth to determine paternity.

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Postnatal Testing

Genetic testing performed after birth to determine paternity

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Mendel's Law of Inheritance

Biological law stating that characteristics are inherited from parents through specific factors/genes.

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Blood Typing

A method used to determine blood type based on the presence or absence of specific antigens.

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Blood Typing Exclusion

Blood typing can only eliminate a man as a potential father, but doesn't prove paternity.

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Polymorphic Enzymes

Proteins and enzymes in blood that vary between individuals, inherited in Mendelian fashion.

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HLA Typing

Analysis of antigens on white blood cells to determine compatibility and paternity.

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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

A technique that amplifies small DNA samples to make them testable.

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STR (Short Tandem Repeat) Analysis

Comparing short DNA sequences at specific locations to determine paternity.

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Y-Chromosome Testing

Used to trace relationships between males due to the Y-chromosome's inheritance pattern.

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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Testing

Used for tracing maternal lineage; can sometimes be helpful in paternity cases.

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Buccal Swabs

A non-invasive method of collecting DNA from the inside of the cheek.

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Blood Samples

Samples of blood used for DNA analysis.

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DNA Extraction

The process of separating DNA from other cellular components.

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Paternity Testing

Methods used to determine if a man is the biological father of a child.

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Paternity Testing

A scientific method using DNA analysis to determine biological parentage.

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DNA Profile

A unique genetic fingerprint used to compare individuals.

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Inclusion (paternity)

High probability (e.g., 99.9%) that the man is the child's father.

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Exclusion (paternity)

Result showing a low likelihood (0%) that the man is the child's father.

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Informed Consent

Agreement for paternity testing, given freely by all involved parties.

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Privacy Rights (paternity tests)

The right to protect personal information about biological relationships.

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Pre-DNA Paternity Methods

Older techniques used to determine biological parentage, such as ABO blood typing.

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Ethical Considerations (paternity testing)

Important factors in handling paternity testing—consent, privacy, confidentiality, and child's rights.

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Disputed Paternity

Determining biological parentage, typically through genetic testing, when there's a dispute or uncertainty about paternity.

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Paternity Testing

Scientific method using genetic analysis to determine a man's biological relationship to a child.

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Blood Typing

Method to determine blood groups (ABO, Rh), used in paternity cases but not fully conclusive.

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ABO Blood Group

System classifying blood types based on inherited A, B, or O antigens.

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Rh Factor

Inherited protein on red blood cells, positive or negative.

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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Prenatal paternity test using maternal blood to analyze fetal DNA, no risk to fetus.

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Invasive Prenatal Testing

Prenatal paternity test involving procedures like amniocentesis or CVS, carrying risks to the fetus.

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Prenatal Testing

Genetic testing to determine paternity before birth.

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Postnatal Testing

Genetic testing to determine paternity after birth.

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Mendel's Law of Inheritance

Biological law showing characteristics inherited from parents through specific factors.

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Blood Typing Exclusion

Blood type can help eliminate a man as a possible father but doesn't prove paternity.

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DNA Profile

Unique genetic fingerprint used for comparing individuals, crucial in paternity determination.

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Paternity Testing Methods

Various scientific methods to establish biological parentage, including DNA analysis.

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Blood Typing Exclusion

Blood typing can eliminate a man as a father, but cannot confirm paternity.

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Polymorphic Enzymes

Proteins and enzymes in blood that vary between people, inherited like traits.

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HLA Typing

Analyzing antigens on white blood cells for parentage or tissue compatibility.

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PCR

A lab technique that makes many copies of a small DNA segment.

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STR Analysis

Examining repeating DNA sequences to compare relatives.

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Y-Chromosome Testing

DNA test focused on paternal lineage, useful for male relatives.

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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)

DNA inherited maternally for tracing family lines.

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Buccal Swabs

Non-invasive DNA collection from the inside of the cheek.

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Blood Sample in Paternity Testing

Blood sample can provide sufficient DNA for detailed paternity analysis.

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DNA Extraction

Separating DNA from other cells for testing purposes.

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Paternity Testing

Using DNA to determine biological parentage.

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DNA Profile

Unique genetic fingerprint identifying individuals.

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Inclusion (Paternity)

High probability man is the biological father.

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Exclusion (Paternity)

Low probability man is the biological father.

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Pre-DNA Paternity Methods

Older methods of determining paternity before DNA testing.

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Informed Consent

Agreement needed for paternity testing, freely given.

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Privacy Rights (Paternity Tests)

Protecting personal information in paternity cases.

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Ethical Considerations

Important factors in paternity testing—consent, privacy, confidentiality, and child's rights.

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Blood Typing

Determining blood groups (like ABO, Rh) used in paternity analysis, but not fully conclusive.

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Disputed Paternity

Cases involving uncertainty or dispute about a child's biological father.

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Disputed Paternity

Determining biological parentage through genetic testing, often in cases of doubt or dispute.

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Paternity Testing

Using genetic methods to confirm biological parentage.

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ABO Blood Group

Blood classification system based on inherited antigens (A, B, O).

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Rh Factor

Inherited protein on red blood cells, either present (+) or absent (-).

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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Prenatal paternity test using maternal blood to analyze fetal DNA.

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Invasive Prenatal Testing

Prenatal paternity tests involving procedures like amniocentesis or CVS.

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Prenatal Testing

Genetic testing performed before birth to determine parentage.

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Postnatal Testing

Genetic testing performed after birth to determine parentage.

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Mendel's Law of Inheritance

Biological law describing how traits are inherited from parents through specific factors/genes.

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Blood Typing Exclusion

Blood type testing that can exclude a man as a potential father, but not confirm.

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DNA Profile

Unique genetic fingerprint for individuals, crucial in paternity.

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Inclusion (Paternity)

High probability that a man is the biological father.

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Exclusion (Paternity)

Very low likelihood that a man is the biological father.

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Heterozygous Rh+ve woman

A woman carrying one Rh positive and one Rh negative allele.

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Heterozygous Rh+ve man

A man carrying one Rh positive and one Rh negative allele.

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Blood Typing Exclusion

Blood type can eliminate a man as a possible father, but does not confirm paternity.

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Polymorphic Enzymes

Proteins and enzymes in blood that vary between individuals, inherited in Mendelian fashion.

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HLA Typing

Analysis of antigens on white blood cells to determine compatibility—and sometimes paternity—between individuals.

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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

A method that copies a small DNA segment into many copies for testing.

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STR Analysis

Comparing short, repeating DNA sequences at specific locations to establish paternity.

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Y-Chromosome Testing

Used to trace male lineages because Y-chromosome is passed from father to son.

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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Testing

DNA testing that primarily traces maternal lineage.

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Buccal Swabs

Non-invasive DNA collection method from the inside of the cheek.

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Blood Sample in Paternity Testing

Blood sample contains sufficient amounts of DNA that can be used for analysis in paternity testing.

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Paternity Testing

Scientific method using DNA analysis to determine biological parentage.

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DNA Profile

Unique genetic fingerprint used to compare individuals, crucial in paternity determination.

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Inclusion (Paternity)

High probability that the man is the biological father.

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Exclusion (Paternity)

Low probability that the man is the biological father.

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Pre-DNA Paternity Methods

Older methods of determining paternity before DNA testing, such as blood typing.

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Informed Consent

Agreement needed for paternity testing, given freely by all involved parties.

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Privacy Rights (Paternity Tests)

Protecting personal information in paternity cases.

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Ethical Considerations (Paternity Testing)

Important factors in paternity testing—consent, privacy, confidentiality, and child's rights.

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Blood Typing

Determining blood groups (like ABO, Rh) used in paternity analysis, but not fully conclusive.

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Disputed Paternity

Cases involving uncertainty or dispute about a child's biological father.

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Disputed Paternity

Determining the biological parentage of a child when there is a disagreement or doubt about the father.

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Paternity Testing

Using genetic methods to confirm biological fatherhood.

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ABO Blood Group

Classification of blood types based on inherited antigens (A, B, or O).

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Rh Factor

Inherited protein on red blood cells, either present (positive) or absent (negative).

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Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)

Prenatal paternity test that analyzes fetal DNA in the mother's blood, no risk to the fetus.

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Invasive Prenatal Testing

Prenatal paternity test that involves procedures like amniocentesis or CVS to collect fetal DNA, posing risk to the fetus.

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Prenatal Testing

Genetic testing performed before birth to determine biological fatherhood.

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Postnatal Testing

Genetic testing for biological fatherhood that takes place after the child is born.

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Mendel's Law of inheritance

The biological law that describes how traits are inherited from parents to offspring through the transmission of specific factors/genes.

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Blood Typing Exclusion

Blood typing can help rule out a man as a potential father.

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DNA Profile

A unique genetic fingerprint of an individual used to compare people in paternity testing.

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Inclusion (Paternity)

High probability that a man is the biological father.

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Exclusion (Paternity)

Very low probability that a man is the biological father.

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Heterozygous Rh+ve woman (Dd)

A woman with one Rh positive and one Rh negative allele (gene variant).

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Paternity Testing

Scientific method using DNA analysis to determine biological parentage.

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DNA Profile

Unique genetic fingerprint used to compare individuals.

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Heterozygous Rh+ve man (Dd)

A man with one Rh positive and one Rh negative allele (gene variant).

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Inclusion (Paternity)

High probability man is the biological father.

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Blood Typing

Determining blood groups (like ABO, Rh) to identify blood type.

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Blood Typing Exclusion

Blood type can exclude a man as a possible father but cannot confirm paternity.

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Exclusion (Paternity)

Low probability man is the biological father.

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Pre-DNA Paternity Methods

Older methods of determining paternity before DNA testing, such as blood typing.

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Polymorphic Enzymes

Proteins and enzymes in blood that vary between individuals inherited in Mendelian fashion.

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HLA Typing

Analysis of antigens on white blood cells for parentage or tissue compatibility.

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Informed Consent

Agreement needed for paternity testing, given freely by all involved parties.

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Privacy Rights

Protecting personal information in paternity cases.

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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

A lab technique that copies a small DNA segment into many copies for testing.

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STR Analysis

Comparing short, repeating DNA sequences at specific locations to establish paternity.

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Ethical Considerations (Paternity Testing)

Important factors in paternity testing—consent, privacy, confidentiality, and child's rights.

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Blood Typing

Determining blood groups (like ABO, Rh) used in paternity analysis, but not fully conclusive.

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Y-Chromosome Testing

DNA test focused on paternal lineage, useful for male relatives.

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Disputed Paternity

Cases involving uncertainty or dispute about a child's biological father.

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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Testing

DNA testing that primarily traces maternal lineage.

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Paternity Testing Methods

Various scientific methods to establish biological parentage, including DNA analysis.

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Buccal Swabs

Non-invasive DNA collection method from the inside of the cheek.

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Blood Sample in Paternity Testing

Blood sample contains sufficient amounts of DNA that can be used for analysis in paternity testing.

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DNA Profile

Unique genetic fingerprint used in comparisons, crucial in paternity testing.

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Paternity Testing

Scientific method using DNA analysis to determine biological parentage.

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Study Notes

Disputed Paternity

  • Definition of Paternity: Parenthood; paternity testing uses genetic methods to determine relationships, often between parents and children.

  • Methods of Disputed Paternity (Pre-DNA Era): Witness testimony, cultural norms, and early scientific methods like blood typing, which were less accurate and often inconclusive.

Human Genetically Controlled Markers Systems

  • Pre-DNA Era Markers:
    • Blood groups (ABO system, Rh factor)
    • Enzyme groups
    • Protein groups
    • HLA (Human Leukocytes Antigen)
    • DNA Fingerprints

Types of Paternity Testing

  • Prenatal Testing:

    • Non-Invasive: Uses the mother's blood to analyze fetal DNA fragments; no risk to the fetus.
    • Invasive: Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) used to collect fetal DNA, carries a risk to the fetus.
  • Postnatal Testing: Performed after birth.

Inheritance of Blood Groups (ABO System)

  • Mendel's Law: Three inheritable factors: A and B are dominant, O is recessive.
  • Inheritance Pattern: Children inherit one factor from each parent, determining their blood type.
  • Blood Group Combinations:
    • AB (rarest)
    • O (most common)
    • AO/BO - A or B group

Rh Factor

  • Inheritance: Inherited by two genes: D (dominant) and d (recessive).
  • Homozygous Rh-ve Woman and Homozygous Rh+ve Man: Child will be Rh+.
  • Heterozygous Rh+ve Woman and Heterozygous Rh+ve Man: Child may be Rh+ or Rh-.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Blood Typing

  • Advantages: Easy, rapid, cheap, 100% exclusion.
  • Disadvantages: Inaccurate for conclusive proof, multiple matches possible (many people can share the same blood type).

Enzyme Groups

  • Definition: Polymorphic enzymes (e.g., lactate dehydrogenase) primarily in red blood cells, tested through electrophoresis.
  • Advantages: Rapid, non-expensive.
  • Disadvantages: Non-conclusive alone.

3-Protein Groups

  • Definition: Analyzes inherited proteins and enzymes (e.g., haptoglobins, immunoglobulins).
  • Advantages: Moderate exclusion power.
  • Disadvantages: Could not definitively prove paternity; low accuracy.

HLA (Human Leukocytes Antigen)

  • Definition: Analyzes antigens on white blood cells.
  • Advantages: Alone, 98% probability of paternity.
  • Disadvantages: Difficult, expensive technique.

DNA Typing (DNA Profiling)

  • PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction): Amplifies small DNA samples.
  • STR (Short Tandem Repeat) Analysis: Compares short DNA sequences at specific locations. Highly accurate and the most common method for modern paternity testing.
  • Y-Chromosome Testing: For testing relationships between males; Y-chromosome passes from father to son.
  • Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Testing: Primarily for maternal lineage; can assist in complex paternity cases

DNA Testing Process

  • Sample Collection: Buccal (cheek) swabs, blood samples, hair follicles, other tissues.
  • Analysis (STR): Analyzing DNA sequences.
  • Report Generation: Reporting results.

Probability of Paternity

  • Results expressed as a probability. 99.9% probability indicates inclusion (the man is the father). 0% indicates exclusion.

Paternity Testing Inclusion/Exclusion

  • Inclusion: DNA profile of alleged father matches the child's, confirming biological relationship.
  • Exclusion: DNA profile of alleged father does not match, excluding that person as the biological father.

Ethical Considerations

  • Informed consent required for all parties.
  • Privacy and confidentiality of test results must be maintained.
  • Rights of the child central to the use of paternity testing.

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