Asked by Kelley Feagin on May 07, 2024
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A man with blood type O would not be able to father a child with
A) blood type A.
B) blood type B.
C) blood type AB.
D) blood type O.
E) any blood type.
Blood Type O
A blood group characterized by the absence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells, making it the universal donor type for red blood cell transfusion.
Blood Type AB
A human blood group in the ABO system that has both A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells and no anti-A or anti-B antibodies in the plasma.
Father
A male parent or guardian of an offspring, contributing genetic material for the offspring's development.
- Investigate the genetic transmission of multiple alleles and its influence on phenotype expressions, including blood group variations.
Verified Answer
KD
Krishan DhankherMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
A man with blood type O can only pass on an O allele to his offspring, as he has two O alleles. If the mother has blood type AB, she has both A and B alleles, and one of them will be passed on to the child. Therefore, it is not possible for a man with blood type O to father a child with blood type AB, as neither A nor B allele will be present in the father's genome to pass on to the child.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the genetic transmission of multiple alleles and its influence on phenotype expressions, including blood group variations.