Multiple choice

Which of the following techniques can be used to establish the paternity of a child?

  1. Protein analysis

  2. Chromosome counting

  3. DNA finger printing

  4. Quantitative analysis of DNA
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C Correct answer
Explanation

DNA fingerprinting, or DNA profiling, analyzes highly variable regions of DNA to establish biological relationships with extreme accuracy, making it the definitive technique for paternity testing.

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