DNA Forensics Problem Set 1

Problem 3: Father's Profile

Results from a single locus probe DNA fingerprint analysis for a man and his four different children are shown in the figure. Which lane contains the DNA of the father?
A. Lane 1

B. Lane 2

C. Lane 3

Lane 3 is the only lane that shares one band with each of the other lanes.

D. Lane 4

E. Lane 5


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