6.CHALLENGE In a recent case in Spokane, Washington, a young woman accused a soldier ofbeing the father of her child. The soldier, of course, denied it. The soldier’s lawyer demanded that blood types be taken to prove the innocence of his client. The following results were obtained: Alleged Father: Type O
Mother: Type A
Child: Type AB

The court found the soldier guilty on the basis of the woman’s remarkable memory for dates and details that apparently eliminated all other possible fathers.

Part A - What are the possible genotypes for these three people?

Alleged Father:
Mother:
Child:

Part B - Do you agree with the court’s decision? Why or why not?