ABO Blood Type Quiz

What determines an individual's ABO blood type?

• The presence or absence of specific proteins on red blood cells

• The amount of hemoglobin in the blood

• The size of red blood cells

• The number of white blood cells

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What are the blood proteins (antigens) called in the ABO typing system?

• Hemoglobin and Myoglobin

• A and B

• X and Y

• Alpha and Beta

What happens if someone with type A blood is given a transfusion of type B blood?

• The blood will mix without any issues

• The blood will interact, clump, and clog arteries

• The blood will become more oxygenated

• The blood will turn blue

What antibodies are present in the blood plasma of a person with type B blood?

• a antibodies

• b antibodies

• a and b antibodies

• No antibodies

What is the genotype for blood type AB?

• I^A I^A or I^A i

• I^B I^B or I^B i

• I^A I^B

• ii

What should you avoid doing when mixing the solutions in the ABO/Rh blood typing lab?

• Using only one toothpick per well

• Shaking the bottles

• Labeling the slides

• Adding Anti-A Sera

How long should the slides sit after mixing the solutions thoroughly?

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

What should you use to observe each well against a white background?

• A microscope

• A magnifying glass

• A piece of paper

• A light box

What is Person X’s blood type?

• A+

• B+

• AB+

• O-

What antigens are present on the surface of the red blood cells in Person X?

• A and Rh

• B and Rh

• None

• A and B