Understanding Blood Types and Genetics

What cannot be determined just by looking at a person?

• Their eye color

• Their hair texture

• Their blood type

• Their height

What does type A blood have on the surface of its red blood cells?

• B antigens

• AB antigens

• A antigens

• No antigens

Which blood type can donate to any other blood type?

• Type A

• Type O

• Type B

• Type AB

Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

• Type B

• Type O

• Type A

• Type AB

Who can receive blood from any type?

• Type O individuals

• Type B individuals

• Type AB individuals

• Type A individuals

What does the '+' sign in blood types indicate?

• Absence of antigens

• Can receive from any type

• Presence of Rh factor

• Can donate to any type

What protein's presence or absence is indicated by the plus or minus sign next to the blood type?

• Rh factor

• Antigen B

• Antigen A

• Plasma

What is the genotype for type O blood?

• ii

• IAIA or IAi

• IAIB

• IBIB or IBi

If both parents have type A blood, can their child have type O blood?

• No, it's impossible

• Yes, if both are heterozygous

• No, only if one is heterozygous

• Yes, if both are homozygous

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In the genetic problem-solving scenario, which baby could potentially belong to the couple with type A blood?

• Both babies

• Neither of the babies

• Baby Sylvester with Type O

• Baby Phil with Type B

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