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 on the surface of red blood cells.

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What are the main blood groups in the ABO system?

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The main blood groups in the ABO system are A, B, AB, and O.

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What is the Rh factor?

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The Rh factor is a protein that can be present on the surface of red blood cells, determining whether blood type is positive (+) or negative (-).

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What is the genotype for type A blood?

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The genotype for type A blood can be either AA (homozygous) or AO (heterozygous).

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What is the genotype for type B blood?

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The genotype for type B blood can be either BB (homozygous) or BO (heterozygous).

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What is the genotype for type AB blood?

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The genotype for type AB blood is AB (heterozygous).

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What is the genotype for type O blood?

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The genotype for type O blood is OO (homozygous).

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What is the probability of having a child with type O blood if one parent is AO and the other is BO?

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The probability is 25%.

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What happens during a blood transfusion if the blood types are not compatible?

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The recipient's immune system will attack the transfused blood, which can lead to serious complications.

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What is the universal donor blood type?

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The universal donor blood type is O negative.