Lab 13 Flashcards
What are alleles?
complimentary versions of genes
What are genes?
factors of characteristics
What is a genotype?
An individuals genetic makeup
What is a phenotype?
An individuals expressed genetic makeup?
A dominant gene will do what to the recessive gene?
Mask it
What is a co-dominant genetic relationship?
neither allele is dominant and both are expressed in separate ways
What are antigens?
glycoproteins that are found on the surface of red blood cells
What determines blood type?
The number and kinds of antigens on the surface of blood cells
Each unique antigen can cause the immune system to form _________
antibodies
What are antibodies?
specific proteins that will recognize and bind to antigens not normal found on the blood cells
What type of antigen does type A contain?
A
What type of antigen does type B contain?
B
What type of antigen does type AB contain?
AB
What type of antigen does type O contain?
none
Anti A and Type A will produce (agglutination of RBCs or not?)
agglutination