Which of the following is typically referred to as the parentage index?
A)DR
B)LI
C)LR
D)PEx

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The likelihood ratio (LR) is typically referred to as the parentage index in DNA analysis in paternity cases. It is used to determine the likelihood that a potential father is truly the biological father of a child, compared to the likelihood of a random man in the population being the biological father. Choices A and D are not commonly used terms in DNA analysis, and choice B (LI) is not a standard abbreviation used in paternity testing.

Which of the Following Is Typically Referred to as the Parentage