Blood Types and Polygenic Inheritance

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What is the genotype of a person with type AB blood?

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IA IB

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What type of blood can universal donors have?

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Type O

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If both parents have type AB blood, what is the probability of their child having type O blood?

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0%

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What type of antigens are present on the surface of RBCs in a person with blood type O?

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none

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What type of antigens are present on the surface of RBCs in a person with blood type AB?

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AB

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What are the four main blood types in the ABO blood group system?

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A, B, AB, O

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What is polygenic inheritance?

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A type of inheritance where multiple genes influence a trait.

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What is the significance of the Rh factor in blood types?

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It determines whether blood type is positive (+) or negative (-).

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How are blood types inherited from parents?

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Blood types are inherited based on the combination of alleles from each parent.

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What is the role of antigens in blood types?

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Antigens determine blood type and can trigger immune responses.