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| − | A '''paternity test''' is used to ascertain who is the [[father]] of another person. It is frequently done by [[DNA]] analysis of the [[child]] and the possible father. Since a person's DNA is the same in all of their cells, DNA testing can be done with a [[blood]] sample, a swab of [[skin]], or a lock of [[hair]]. A comparison of two people's DNA sequences will indicate the extent to which they are biologically related. | + | A '''paternity test''' is used to ascertain who is the [[father]] of another person. It is frequently done by [[DNA]] analysis of the [[child]] and the possible father. Since a person's DNA is the same in all of their cells, DNA testing can be done with a [[blood]] sample, a swab of [[skin]], or a lock of [[hair]]. A comparison of two people's DNA sequences will indicate the extent to which they are biologically related. Paternity tests make it more difficult for fathers to escape their responsibilities. |
[[category:genetics]] | [[category:genetics]] | ||
[[category:genealogy]] | [[category:genealogy]] | ||
Revision as of 17:05, November 20, 2008
A paternity test is used to ascertain who is the father of another person. It is frequently done by DNA analysis of the child and the possible father. Since a person's DNA is the same in all of their cells, DNA testing can be done with a blood sample, a swab of skin, or a lock of hair. A comparison of two people's DNA sequences will indicate the extent to which they are biologically related. Paternity tests make it more difficult for fathers to escape their responsibilities.