Understanding Blood Types and Genetics

What is not a component of blood?

• Plasma

• Chlorophyll

• Platelets

• Red blood cells

What does the presence of A antigens on the surface of red blood cells signify?

• Type AB blood

• Type O blood

• Type A blood

• Type B blood

Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

• Type A

• Type AB

• Type O

• Type B

What does the Rh factor indicate when positive?

• Absence of a specific protein

• Presence of a specific protein

• Blood is type O

• Blood is type AB

Which blood type can receive blood from any other type?

• Type B

• Type O

• Type AB

• Type A

What is the genotype for Type O blood?

• ii

• BB

• AO

• AA

What antigens does Type AB blood have?

• B antigens only

• No antigens

• Both A and B antigens

• A antigens only

What would happen if a person with Type B blood received Type A blood?

• Nothing, it's compatible

• It would change their blood type to AB

• It would enhance their immune system

• Their immune system would attack it

How is blood type inherited?

• It's randomly assigned at birth

• Through diet

• Through environment

• Genetically from parents

Can a couple both with Type A blood have a child with Type O blood?

• No, because Type O is not a recessive trait

• Yes, but only if one is heterozygous

• No, it's genetically impossible

• Yes, if both are heterozygous