Blood Groups

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What are blood groups?

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Blood groups are classifications of blood based on the presence or absence of specific antigens and antibodies in the blood. The main blood group systems are ABO and Rh.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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

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The four main blood types are A, B, AB, and O.

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What antigens are present in type A blood?

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Type A blood has A antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

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What antigens are present in type B blood?

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Type B blood has B antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

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What antigens are present in type AB blood?

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Type AB blood has both A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

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What antigens are present in type O blood?

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Type O blood has no A or B antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

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What does Rh factor indicate?

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Rh factor indicates the presence (+) or absence (-) of the Rh antigen on red blood cells.

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What antibodies are present in type O blood?

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Type O blood has both anti-A and anti-B antibodies.

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Can a person with O+ blood receive blood from O- blood?

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Yes, a person with O+ blood can receive blood from O- blood.

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What is agglutination in blood typing?

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Agglutination is the clumping of red blood cells that occurs when antibodies bind to specific antigens.