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Can a child have a different blood type than their parents?
Questioner:Charlotte Thomas 2023-04-06 14:04:20
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Benjamin Wilson——Works at the International Criminal Court, Lives in The Hague, Netherlands.
Hello, I'm an expert in genetics and biology. Let's dive into the question of blood types and inheritance.
Blood type is determined by the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells. The most common blood group systems are ABO and Rh. The ABO system is determined by three alleles: A, B, and O. The Rh system is primarily determined by the presence or absence of the D antigen.
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Isabella Wilson——Studied at the University of Melbourne, Lives in Melbourne, Australia.
While a
child could
have the same
blood type as one of his/her
parents, it doesn't always happen that way. For example,
parents with AB and O
blood types can either
have children with
blood type A or
blood type B. These two
types are definitely
different than parents'
blood types! ... They will match
both parents.
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