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What is the process called when body cells replicate?
How many chromosomes do body cells contain after mitosis?
What type of cells undergo meiosis?
What does a homozygous child inherit?
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What is the result of meiosis in terms of chromosome number?
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What structure contains genetic material?
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During fertilization, how many chromosomes does the fertilized ovum receive from each parent?
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Which of the following accurately describes genes?
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What is the purpose of a phenotype calculation in the context of blood type determination?
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How do you express the percentage of individuals negative for an antigen in decimal form?
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What is the combined probability of finding an individual who is negative for all three antigens (C, E, and S)?
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Which formula is used to calculate gene frequencies that produced a trait?
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If 30% of the population is negative for antigen C, what is the calculation to find the probability of an individual being negative for C?
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Given multiple antibodies present, what is the significance of calculating phenotype probabilities?
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What percentage of patients would be negative for the K antigen?
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If the frequency of allele A is represented by p, what does the frequency of allele a represent?
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What is the genotype proportion for heterozygous Aa if p is 0.3?
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How many units may need to be antigen-typed to find 2 compatible units if the negative frequency is 9%?
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What do the H, A, and B genes produce in terms of their direct products?
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What is the relationship between the frequencies p and q in the Hardy-Weinberg principle?
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In the context of ABO genes, what typically results from the inheritance of A and B genes?
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What defines a phenotype?
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How is the negative frequency calculated for the K antigen based on the information provided?
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Which method is used to determine an individual's genotype?
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What is the term for alternative forms of a gene at a given locus?
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What does a Punnett square predict?
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If a person has the phenotype of type O blood, which genotype could they possess?
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What is the primary function of genes?
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What does it mean if a gene is described as polymorphic?
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Which statement correctly describes antithetical antigens?
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What was the outcome of Jean Baptiste Denys's blood transfusions from lambs to humans?
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What major discovery did Karl Landsteiner make in 1900 that advanced transfusion therapy?
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What did the transfusions from 1667 to 1818 have in common?
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How are blood groups inherited in humans?
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Which of the following best describes the early attempts at transfusion before the discovery of blood groups?
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What fundamental principle about blood transfusion did Landsteiner propose?
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What were the results of species-specific transfusions according to historical findings?
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What role do antigens play in blood transfusion compatibility?
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Study Notes
History of Blood Transfusion
- In 1667, Jean Baptiste Denys conducted the first animal-to-human blood transfusion using lamb's blood, leading to initial apparent success.
- The third transfusion resulted in the death of the young man, revealing severe risks associated with cross-species transfusions.
- Animal blood transfusions were banned from 1667 to 1818 due to repeated failures and adverse reactions.
- James Blundell successfully performed human-to-human transfusions in the early 19th century, targeting women experiencing childbirth hemorrhages.
- Early species-specific transfusions had a 50% survival rate but often resulted in fatal outcomes.
- Karl Landsteiner's discovery of ABO blood groups in 1900 explained many transfusion incompatibilities linked to red cell antigens.
- Landsteiner identified unique antigens on red cells, concluding that each species carries distinct and some shared factors.
Blood Group Genetics
- Human cells possess 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs, with genes contained on these chromosomes influencing inherited traits.
- Genetic material is housed in DNA within the nucleus of every cell.
- Mitosis ensures body cells replicate while maintaining 46 chromosomes, whereas meiosis produces sex cells containing 23 chromosomes.
- The fertilized ovum receives 23 chromosomes from each parent, totaling 46 chromosomes which arrange in pairs.
- Homozygous individuals inherit identical alleles from both parents, while heterozygous individuals have different alleles.
Phenotype versus Genotype
- Phenotype reflects the observable traits manifested in an individual, while genotype denotes the underlying genetic makeup.
- Hemagglutination is used to determine a patient's phenotype, with blood type tested against specific antisera.
- A person with no agglutination from anti-A or anti-B antisera is classified as blood type O, but may have either A/A or A/O genotype.
Punnett Square
- A Punnett square predicts genotype probability in offspring by summarizing potential allele combinations from parents.
Genes and Alleles
- Genes are the fundamental hereditary units on chromosomes, with specific sites called loci.
- Alleles represent alternative forms of a gene, and antigens produced by opposing alleles may be antithetical.
Population Genetics
- Genotype and phenotype occurrences can be analyzed through specific formulas including the Hardy-Weinberg Principle.
- Phenotype calculations help identify red blood cells with particular antigen characteristics.
- Example: Approximately 10% of a population may be negative for all three of selected antigens.
Hardy-Weinberg Formula
- Represents allele frequencies with the equation p + q = 1 (p = frequency of one allele; q = frequency of the other).
- Genotype proportions are calculated using (p + q)² = 1.0, providing breakdowns for homozygous and heterozygous forms.
Role of H-Gene in ABO Gene Expression
- The inheritance of A and B genes typically leads to the expression of respective antigens on erythrocytes.
- H, A, and B antigens derive from specific enzymes coded by corresponding genes, with A and B gene products emerging indirectly.
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Test your knowledge on blood group genetics, focusing on the role of chromosomes, genes, and DNA. This quiz covers the essential concepts related to genetic material and inheritance of physical characteristics. Perfect for students exploring genetics and heredity.
