18002. PATERNITY TESTING. This paper describes the process of DNA testing, which is used to identify a child's father (to settle a dispute) and sometimes to identify a rapist. The process involves collecting samples and comparing "genetic markers." It is noted that this type of paternity testing is highly accurate in most cases. KEYWORDS: genetics paternity testing dna test.. Written 2006. APA Style. 6 pages, 10 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. 1,395 words.