Genetics: Dominant vs. Recessive Genes

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If an individual has the genotype AA for the ABO blood group, what blood type do they have?

  • Blood type AB
  • Blood type A (correct)
  • Blood type B
  • Blood type O

If a child inherits an A gene and an O gene, but both parents do not have blood type O, which blood type does the child likely have?

  • Blood type A (correct)
  • Blood type B
  • Blood type O
  • Blood type AB

If a child inherits a B gene and an O gene from their parents, what is the probability that they will have blood type O?

  • 25%
  • 100%
  • 0% (correct)
  • 50%

If two parents with blood type AB have a child, what is the possible blood type of the child?

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If a child has blood type AB, what must be the genotype of their parents?

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Dominant Gene

A gene that expresses its trait even if only one copy is present.

Recessive Gene

A gene that only expresses its trait when two copies are present.

ABO Blood Group System

A classification system for human blood types based on the presence of A, B, or O genes.

Blood Group A Inheritance

Occurs when a child inherits gene A from one parent and O from the other.

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Blood Group O Inheritance

Occurs only if a child inherits gene O from both parents.

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Study Notes

Dominant vs. Recessive Genes

  • Dominant genes always express themselves if present.
  • Recessive genes will only express if no dominant gene is present (meaning both genes are recessive).

ABO Blood Group System

  • Genes A and B are dominant to gene O.
  • If a child receives gene A from one parent and gene O from the other, the child's blood type will be A.
  • If a child receives gene B from one parent and gene O from the other, the child's blood type will be B.
  • A child will only have blood type O if they receive the gene O from both parents.

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