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WorksheetsBlood Group Terminology and Common Blood Groups Quiz
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 36mins
What are the two most significant blood groups in transfusion practice?
ABO and Rh
MNS and Duffy
Kell and Kidd
Lewis and P
How many RBC antigens are currently recognized internationally?
446
146
256
346
What is the primary component that defines blood group antigens?
Nucleic acids
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Which blood group system is known for its antibodies being naturally occurring?
ABO
MNS
Rh
Lewis
What is the term for alleles that do not produce any antigen?
Codominant
Dominant
Silent
Amorphic
Which blood group system has been assigned the ISBT number 007?
Kell
Rh
Lewis
Duffy
What is the main function of glycosyltransferases in blood group systems?
To destroy antigens
To synthesize carbohydrate epitopes
To transport oxygen
To regulate blood pressure
Which blood group system includes the antigens M and N?
ABO
MNS
Rh
Lewis
What is the phenotype of an individual with the genotype Kk?
K+
K–
K+k
K+K+
What is the role of the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT)?
To regulate blood donations
To classify blood group systems
To develop new blood tests
To provide blood transfusions
Which blood group system is associated with the presence of anti-Le antibodies?
Rh
ABO
Lewis
MNS
What is the significance of the null phenotype in blood group systems?
It indicates a rare blood type
It helps in antibody identification
It has no clinical significance
It is a common blood type
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Lewis blood group system?
Antigens are only found in the liver
Antigens are only found in saliva
Antigens are absorbed from plasma
Antigens are intrinsic to RBCs
What is the primary genetic inheritance pattern of most blood group genes?
Polygenic
Mendelian
Autosomal recessive
X-linked
Which blood group system is known for having high-prevalence antigens?
ABO
MNS
P
Lewis
What is the main characteristic of antibodies in the MNS blood group system?
They can be either IgG or IgM
They are always IgM
They are always IgG
They are only found in children
What is the effect of enzyme treatment on M and N antigens?
Enhances their reactivity
Only affects M antigens
Destroys their reactivity
Has no effect
Which blood group system includes the antigens S and s?
ABO
MNS
Lewis
Rh
What is the primary structure that carries the M and N antigens?
Proteins
Glycophorin B
Glycophorin A
Glycolipids
What is the prevalence of the M+N– phenotype in whites?
28%
50%
11%
22%
Which blood group system is associated with the U antigen?
Rh
MNS
ABO
Lewis
What is the primary function of the ISBT numeric system?
To replace traditional terminology
To facilitate computer storage
To classify blood types
To identify blood donors
What is the term for the genetic makeup of an individual regarding blood groups?
Phenotype
Genotype
Allele
Antigen
Which blood group system is known for its antibodies being clinically significant?
Lewis
ABO
Rh
MNS
What is the main characteristic of anti-M antibodies?
They are always IgM
They are always IgG
They are naturally occurring
They are only found in children
What is the primary component of the Lewis blood group antigens?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Nucleic acids
Which blood group system has the highest number of recognized antigens?
MNS
Lewis
ABO
Rh
What percentage of whites are antigen negative for the S antigen?
11%
45%
69%
3%
Which amino acid is associated with the S/s antigen?
Glycine
Methionine
Serine
Threonine
What is the prevalence of S– units in blacks?
3%
11%
69%
45%
What type of antibodies can cause severe HTRs and HDFN?
Anti-K
Anti-U
Anti-S
Anti-Fy
What is the structure carrying the M and N antigens?
Glycophorin C
Glycophorin B
Glycophorin A
Glycophorin D
How many amino acids does Glycophorin A consist of?
20
44
131
72
What is the hydrophilic terminal end of GPA composed of?
36 amino acids
20 amino acids
44 amino acids
72 amino acids
What is the function of NeuNAc in RBCs?
Decreases sialic acid
Provides positive charge
Provides negative charge
Increases sialic acid
What is the genetic location of the GYPA and GYPB genes?
Chromosome 4
Chromosome 19
Chromosome 7
Chromosome 1
What is the prevalence of the U antigen in African Americans?
45%
11%
3%
1%
What type of antibodies are typically produced by U– individuals?
Anti-Jk
Anti-U
Anti-S
Anti-K
What is the primary cause of the En(a–) phenotype?
Chromosomal inversion
Point mutation
Gene duplication
Gene deletion
What is the prevalence of the M phenotype in whites?
20%
99%
50%
80%
What is the primary function of the Kell glycoprotein?
Transport amino acids
Transport oxygen
Transport urea
Transport glucose
What is the prevalence of the K antigen in whites?
9%
45%
69%
3%
What is the most common antibody seen in the blood bank outside of ABO and Rh?
Anti-K
Anti-S
Anti-U
Anti-Jk
What is the prevalence of the Fy(a–b–) phenotype in African Americans?
80%
50%
20%
Very rare
What is the primary antigen associated with the Duffy blood group system?
Fy5
Fy3
Fy(b)
Fy(a)
What is the Kidd blood group system designated by?
Jk
JKD
JK
Jk3
What is the prevalence of Jk(a+) in blacks?
77%
28%
57%
91%
What is the most common antibody in the Kidd blood group system?
Anti-K
Anti-Jk(b)
Anti-Jk(a)
Anti-Jk3
What is the prevalence of the Lu(a+b+) phenotype in whites?
2%
7.5%
8%
5%
What is the primary function of the Lutheran glycoprotein?
Signal transduction
Nutrient transport
Cell adhesion
Oxygen transport
What is the prevalence of the Lu(a–b–) phenotype?
99%
50%
Common
Very rare
What is the primary cause of anti-Ku antibodies?
Kell null phenotype
Duffy null phenotype
Kidd null phenotype
Lutheran null phenotype
What is the primary antigen associated with the Lutheran blood group system?
Lu(a)
Lu4
Lu(b)
Lu3
What is the prevalence of the Jk(a–b–) phenotype in Polynesians?
Exceedingly rare
Common
50%
99%
What is the primary antibody associated with the Duffy blood group system?
Anti-Fy3
Anti-Fy5
Anti-Fy(b)
Anti-Fy(a)
What is the prevalence of the Fy(a+) phenotype in whites?
17%
34%
50%
80%
What is the primary function of the Kidd glycoprotein?
Oxygen transport
Urea transport
Signal transduction
Nutrient transport
What is the prevalence of the Jk(a+b+) phenotype in whites?
49%
91%
28%
77%
What is the primary antigen associated with the Kell blood group system?
Kp(a)
K
Kp(b)
k
What is the prevalence of the Kp(a+) phenotype in whites?
2.3%
0.2%
8.8%
99%
What is the primary antibody associated with the Kell blood group system?
Anti-Kp(a)
Anti-k
Anti-K
Anti-Kp(b)
What is the prevalence of the Js(a+) phenotype in blacks?
99%
80%
50%
20%
What is the primary function of the Duffy glycoprotein?
Chemokine receptor
Signal transduction
Oxygen transport
Nutrient transport
What is the prevalence of the Fy(b+) phenotype in whites?
80%
50%
34%
17%
What is the primary antigen associated with the Kidd blood group system?
Jk4
Jk3
Jk(b)
Jk(a)
What is the prevalence of the Jk(a+b+) phenotype in blacks?
91%
28%
77%
49%
What is the primary function of the Kell glycoprotein?
Transport urea
Transport oxygen
Transport glucose
Transport amino acids
What is the prevalence of the K antigen in blacks?
9%
45%
69%
3%
What is the primary antibody associated with the Duffy blood group system?
Anti-Fy(a)
Anti-Fy(b)
Anti-Fy5
Anti-Fy3
What is the prevalence of the Jk(a–b–) phenotype in whites?
Very rare
Common
50%
99%
What is the primary function of the Kidd glycoprotein?
Urea transport
Oxygen transport
Nutrient transport
Signal transduction
