Abstract
The scientific foundation on which the value of blood tests in paternity disputes rests is the individuality of different persons' blood and the fact that the characteristics that determine this individuality are inherited according to definite principles. All inherited characteristics are determined by genes, which are present in rod-like bodies called chromosomes. These latter occur in pairs in the somatic cells, and one member of each pair is present in the nucleus of the male sperm and in that of the female ovum. Thus, each parent makes an equal genetic contribution to the blood group characteristics present in the red blood cell envelop of their offspring. In 1900 and 1901, Landsteiner discovered two of these blood group characteristics, which he called the A and B factors. Four combinations of these determine the blood groups of the A-B-O blood group system. Since then, however, the matter of blood groupings has become
Published Version
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call