2007-02-16 13:33:35 · 4 answers · asked by Big Will 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
You only need the child and the (alleged) father. The mothers is also helpful, but not necessary. (I.e. with all three, the testing is a lot easier, but with two, you have to look at more locations on the DNA.)
If you're thinking about the Anna Nicole Smith case ... the reason the (claimed) father wants her DNA sample as well, is because he believes somebody might pull a switcheroo with the baby. I.e. in the court case, somebody will produce a baby to produce a DNA sample, but could substitute some unrelated baby in order to fail the paternity test. Getting ANS's DNA lets them verify that the baby is indeed the baby in question (her baby).
2007-02-16 16:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by secretsauce 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would need the DNA of the child and the father. This will let you see if they match or not. If you know who the mother is, you do not need her DNA.
2007-02-16 21:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by Claire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I did DNA with my kids and their dad all of us had to be there and we all had to give DNA but hey that was in Cleveland Ohio.
2007-02-16 21:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to have the dna of child and dad, they like mom to but not necessary
2007-02-16 21:42:55 · answer #4 · answered by mommyof2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋