Blood Types

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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 determines an individual's blood type?

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An individual's blood type is determined by genetics, specifically the alleles inherited from their parents.

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If both parents have type AB blood, what blood types can their children have?

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The children can have type A, type B, or type AB blood, but not type O.

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What is the probability of a child having type O blood if one parent is type A and the other is type B?

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The probability is 0%.

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Can a person with type AB blood have a parent with type O blood?

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No, a person with type AB blood cannot have a parent with type O blood.

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

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The genotype can be either AA (homozygous) or AO (heterozygous).

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

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The genotype can be either BB (homozygous) or BO (heterozygous).

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What blood type results from a cross between a type A parent (genotype AO) and a type B parent (genotype BO)?

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The possible blood types are A, B, AB, and O.

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

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The Rh factor determines whether blood is positive (+) or negative (-), which is important for blood transfusions.

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What is a phenotype in the context of blood types?

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A phenotype is the observable characteristic of an individual, such as their blood type.