46.1%38.8%11.1%3.9%Genetics of Blood TypesHuman blood type is
determined by co-dominant allelesAntigens-proteins-exist on the
surface of all of your red blood cells.
Blood typesFor simplicityIAAIBBiOAntibodiesFound in the
plasmaSpecific to a single kind of antigenAttack and kill that
specific kind of antigen
What are blood types?
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/blood/types.cfmThere
are 3 alleles for blood type: A, B, O Since we have 2 genes: 6
possible combinationsBlood TypesAA or AO = Type ABB or BO = Type
BOO = Type OAB = Type AB
RBC= Red Blood Cell = antibody
Antibody B- protects the body by attacking foreign B antigen
blood
Scenario B
Scenario ABScenario O
Blood TransfusionsBlood transfusions used to replace blood lost
during surgery or a serious injury or if the body can't make blood
properly because of an illness.
ABOABWho can give you blood?
TYPE O -Universal Donorscan give blood to any blood typeNo
antigens present on RBC
TYPE AB- Universal Recipients can receive any blood type No
antibodies present in plasma
Universal DonorUniversal RecipientRh FactorsRhesus monkeys
contain certain similarities with humansA blood protein was
discovered and present in the blood of some peopleThe presence of
the protein, or lack of it, is referred to as the Rh (for Rhesus)
factor.
Rh positive (Rh+) - contain the proteinRh negative (Rh-)- NOT
contain the protein
