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Codominance in Humans Blood types
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The ____________of our red blood cells (RBCs) are covered with a variety of proteins and glycoproteins Why? What is their purpose?
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Blood types One of the major systems is the ABO system Discovered by Karl Landsteiner in 1900 who then won the Nobel Prize for his work in 1930
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Blood types Four blood groups: RBC covered in the “A” glycoprotein RBC covered in the “B” glycoprotein RBC covered in both the “A” and “B” RBC not covered in either :blood type ___
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Genetics of blood types The alleles for the “A” and “B” glycoprotein are ? Glycoprotein A: I A Glycoprotein B: I B
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Genetics of blood types The allele for no glycoprotein is ? No glycoprotein: i
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Genotypes of blood types Blood type A: Blood type B: Blood type AB: Blood type O: ?
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Genetics of blood types Do now: Page 196, #7-8
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Blood types The question you are probably asking is, “Who cares?” What does blood transfusions have to do with blood types?
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Blood types People can only receive a transfusion of blood if:
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Blood types People with type A blood can get a transfusion from: Type __ blood People with type B blood can get a transfusion from: Type __ blood
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Blood types People with type AB blood can get a transfusion from: Type __ blood People with type O blood can get a transfusion from: Type __ blood
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Blood types Universal Acceptor: Universal Donor:
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