About Blood Groups
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Objective
I can explain how different blood groups are determined by antigens and antibodies.
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Key concepts
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Blood types are determined by the presence of specific proteins, also known as antigens, on the surface of red blood cells (erythrocytes).
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Type A blood has A proteins and anti-B antibodies, while type B blood has B proteins and anti-A antibodies.
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A person with type O-negative blood is considered a universal donor because their blood lacks A, B, and Rh antigens, while a person with type AB-positive blood is considered a universal recipient.
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Practice
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What determines a person's blood type?
If a person has type B blood, which antigen is present on their red blood cells?
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“Explain how the presence or absence of specific proteins on the surface of red blood cells determines whether a person has type A, type B, type AB, or type O blood.”
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