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There are identical twins, male, one of which is the father of a 4 year old. How do we determine which is the father?
hypatia said:If there is no father listed on the birth cert of the child. Then no father is required to sign off on parent rights.
The likelihood of identical twin fathers having the same DNA for a 4 year old child is extremely high. Identical twins share 100% of their DNA, so it is impossible to differentiate between them using traditional paternity tests.
Yes, it is possible for one identical twin to be the biological father of a child while the other is not. This can occur if the fathering twin has a genetic mutation that is not shared by the other twin, leading to a difference in their DNA.
In cases where the potential fathers are identical twins, a specialized DNA test called a "zygosity test" can be conducted. This test looks at specific genetic markers that are unique to each individual, allowing for the differentiation between the two twins.
Yes, there are other factors that can complicate the paternity determination process for identical twin fathers. These include instances where the fathering twin has undergone a bone marrow transplant, as this can lead to the transfer of some of the other twin's DNA.
Identical twins can have different genetic traits, but these are typically very minor and not enough to differentiate between them for paternity purposes. In most cases, identical twins will share the same genetic traits and markers, making it difficult to determine paternity based on these factors alone.