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Biology Question on Principles of Inheritance and Variation

AA and BB antigens are not found in which of the following blood group?

A

ABAB

B

AA

C

OO

D

BB

Answer

OO

Explanation

Solution

Blood groups are created by protein molecules called antigens, present on the surface of red blood cells. These antigens are complex chemical substances and are different for each blood group. There are two types of antigens, AA and BB on the RBCRBC surface and two types of antibodies aa (Anti AA) and bb (Anti BB) in blood serum. Based on the combinations of these antigens and antibodies present in blood, there are four blood groups A,B,AB- A, B, AB or OO. Blood group Antigen Antibodies