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Using Blood Tests To Identify Babies

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Using Blood Tests to Identify Babies

#1. Test your understanding of blood groups by filling in the blanks in the chart.

Blood group A

If you belong to the blood group A, you have A

antigens on the surface of your red blood cells and

___________ antibodies in your blood.

Blood group B

If you belong to the blood group B, you have B

antigens on the surface of your red blood cells and

___________ antibodies in your blood.

Blood group AB

If you belong to the blood group AB, you have both

A and B antigens on the surface of your red blood

cells and no ______________ antibodies or

________________ antibodies in your blood.

Blood group O

If you belong to the blood group O, you have

neither A nor B antigens on the surface of your red

blood cells, but you have both ____________ and

_____________ antibodies in your blood.

#2. Test your understanding of blood groups by completing the table below. (One is done).

Antigens on

Antibodies in

Can receive

Can give

Blood Group

red blood cells

plasma

blood from

blood to

Anti-B

A and O

A and AB

A and B

None

#3. Which blood type would be considered a universal donor (someone who can give blood

to anyone)? Which blood type would be considered the universal recipient (someone who

can receive blood from anyone)?

Using Blood Tests To Identify Babies