Asked by James Cameron on May 08, 2024
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Someone with type AB blood could have which combination of alleles?
A) A and A
B) A and B
C) B and B
D) A and O
E) B and O
Combination
The action of combining two or more elements or things into a single entity or mixture.
Alleles
Different forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
Type AB Blood
A blood type in the ABO blood group system characterized by the presence of both A and B antigens on the surface of red cells.
- Determine the genomic composition necessary for specific blood types.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Type AB blood is a result of having both A and B alleles. Therefore, the only possible combination that could result in type AB blood is having one A allele and one B allele, which is represented by answer choice B.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the genomic composition necessary for specific blood types.