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Which alleged father, if any, can be definitively ruled out as the child's biological father?

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Final answer:

To establish that a child is related to both the mother and father, their DNA fingerprint must show similarities with both parents. If there are no matching DNA sequences between the alleged father and the child, then that alleged father can be definitively ruled out as the biological father.

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In order to establish that a child is related to both the mother and father, their DNA fingerprint must show similarities with both parents. DNA analysis can determine whether a man is the father of a child by comparing the child's DNA with the alleged father's DNA. If there are no matching DNA sequences between the alleged father and the child, then that alleged father can be definitively ruled out as the child's biological father.

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Your question is a paradox in itself. A father can not be both a biological and a non-biological figure. If the father proves that he has fathered this child, he cannot be ruled out as a biological figure, regardless of legal documents. However, surrogation is a topic deemed to be taboo in this forum.
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