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• 4 types: A, B, AB ,and O. • Differ by a specific protein on RBC called an antigen (molecule that can be recognized by your immune system) Blood Groups

4 types: A, B, AB ,and O

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Blood Groups. 4 types: A, B, AB ,and O. Differ by a specific protein on RBC called an antigen (molecule that can be recognized by your immune system). Antigens on RBCs. A: has antigen “A” on RBCs . B: has antigen “B” on RBCs . AB blood has both antigens. O has neither proteins. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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• 4 types: A, B, AB ,and O.• Differ by a specific protein on RBC called an

antigen (molecule that can be recognized by your immune system)

Blood Groups

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Antigens on RBCs

• A: has antigen “A” on RBCs.• B: has antigen “B”

on RBCs.• AB blood has both

antigens.• O has neither

proteins.

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