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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 the Rh factor in blood types?

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The Rh factor is a protein that can be present (+) or absent (-) on the surface of red blood cells.

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What blood type is considered the universal recipient?

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AB+

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What is the significance of antibodies in blood types?

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Antibodies in plasma can react with specific antigens on red blood cells, determining compatibility for blood transfusions.

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What is the genotype for blood type O?

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ii (homozygous recessive)

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How can blood type inheritance be predicted?

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Using Punnett squares to analyze the alleles from both parents.

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What is the role of multiple alleles in blood type variation?

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Multiple alleles allow for more than two phenotypes, as seen in the ABO blood group system.

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What happens during an incompatible blood transfusion?

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The recipient's antibodies attack the donor's red blood cells, leading to agglutination and potential health risks.

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What is the difference between blood type A and blood type B?

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Blood type A has A antigens and anti-B antibodies; blood type B has B antigens and anti-A antibodies.

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What is the importance of knowing a person's blood type in forensics?

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It can help in identifying individuals and determining paternity or familial relationships.