Antigens

Question 1

Explain the ABO blood types.

Answer 1

Alphabetical blood classification based on antigens present in RBCs.

Question 2

Explain the Rhesus factor.

Answer 2

Boolean blood classification based on Rh antigens present in RBCs.

Question 3

If your blood type is AB+, what does it mean?

Answer 3

You possess the A, B, and Rh antigens on your RBCs.

Question 4

If your blood type is A-, what does it mean?

Answer 4

You posess the A antigen, the Anti-B antibody, and no Rh.

Question 5

If your blood type is O+, what does it mean?

Answer 5

You possess Rh, but no other antigens/antibodies.

Question 6

If your blood type is B+, what does it mean?

Answer 6

You posess the B and Rh antigens, and the Anti-A antibodies.