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What is the most important blood group system in transfusion medicine?
What is the most important blood group system in transfusion medicine?
- ABO (correct)
- Lewis
- I/i
- P1
Where are ABO antigens found in the body?
Where are ABO antigens found in the body?
- Lymphocytes only
- Lymphocytes and epithelial cells
- Platelets and saliva
- RBC and body fluids (correct)
Which gene must be inherited for the formation of ABO antigens in body fluids & secretions?
Which gene must be inherited for the formation of ABO antigens in body fluids & secretions?
- H gene (correct)
- B gene
- A gene
- AB genes
What is the Bombay phenotype associated with?
What is the Bombay phenotype associated with?
What type of linkage is found in ABO antigens in body fluids & secretions?
What type of linkage is found in ABO antigens in body fluids & secretions?
How many antigen sites does Type O blood have?
How many antigen sites does Type O blood have?
What is the difference in the number of antigenic sites between A1 and A2 subgroups?
What is the difference in the number of antigenic sites between A1 and A2 subgroups?
Which blood group exhibits the most transferase enzyme activity according to the text?
Which blood group exhibits the most transferase enzyme activity according to the text?
What is the characteristic of branched A antigens?
What is the characteristic of branched A antigens?
Which lectin shows a negative reaction with the Bombay phenotype?
Which lectin shows a negative reaction with the Bombay phenotype?
Who exhibits ABO soluble antigens based on the Se genes?
Who exhibits ABO soluble antigens based on the Se genes?
When is the maximal production of ABO antibodies observed?
When is the maximal production of ABO antibodies observed?
