Asked by Navdeep Singh on May 21, 2024

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What are the possible phenotypes of the children if the mother has Type O blood and the father has type AB blood? (Use the Punnett square to verify your answer.)

A) AB only
B) A, B
C) A, AB
D) A, B, AB
E) A, B, O

Phenotypes

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Type O Blood

A blood type characterized by the absence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells, making it universally compatible as a donor.

Type AB Blood

A blood type in the ABO blood group system that has both A and B antigens on the surface of the red blood cells and no antibodies in the plasma against either antigen.

  • Utilize understanding of genetic principles to forecast the results of genetic crossings, especially those that involve multiple alleles and polygenic inheritance.
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Micheline Jn BaptisteMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The mother with Type O blood can only pass on O alleles, and the father with Type AB blood can pass on either A or B alleles. Therefore, the children can either have Type A blood (from receiving an O allele from the mother and an A allele from the father) or Type B blood (from receiving an O allele from the mother and a B allele from the father).