In a DNA fingerprinting-based paternity analysis, the tested child should share about ________ of the fingerprint bands with his or her father.
A) 1/8
B) 1/2
C) 1/16
D) 1/4
E) All of the above

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In DNA fingerprinting, a child inherits half of their DNA from each parent, so they should share about 1/2 of their fingerprint bands with their father.

In a DNA Fingerprinting-Based Paternity Analysis, the Tested Child Should