A mom that is AB+ had a son with a B- man. Describe all possible gametes both parents could produce and list all possible blood types the baby could have, what antigens these blood types would have and what antibodies would be produced in the individual with these blood types. Lastly, explain why this baby would have a hemolytic disease
A mom that is AB+ had a son with a B- man. Describe all possible gametes both parents could produce and list all possible blood types the baby could have, what antigens these blood types would have and what antibodies would be produced in the individual with these blood types. Lastly, explain why this baby would have a hemolytic disease
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A mom that is AB+ had a son with a B- man. Describe all possible gametes both parents could produce and list all possible blood types the baby could have, what antigens these blood types would have and what antibodies would be produced in the individual with these blood types. Lastly, explain why this baby would have a hemolytic disease
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A blood type is a classification of blood, based on the presence and absence of antibodies and inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells. There are 4 main blood groups A, B, AB, and O. It is determined by the genes inherited from the parents.
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