ABO Blood Grouping Flashcards
1
Q
Phenotype AB
A
Genotype AB
2
Q
Phenotype A
A
Genotype AA or AO
3
Q
Phenotype B
A
Genotype BB or BO
4
Q
Phenotype O
A
Genotype OO
5
Q
What is the precursor to A and B antigens
A
H antigen
6
Q
The B gene produces a transferase that adds what to the structure of H antigens?
A
D-galactose
7
Q
The A gene produces a transferase that adds what to the terminal D-galactose of the H antigen?
A
N-acetyl-D-galactosamine
8
Q
What does the O gene produce, what happens to the H antigen?
A
Nothing
