How Humans Inherit A, B, and O Blood Types | Britannica

Blood Types: ABO System, Red Blood Cell Antigens & Blood Groups

Explaining Our Body on Instagram: "Blood types play a crucial role in human health, influencing everything from blood transfusions to pregnancy compatibility. The most well-known system is the ABO blood group, which classifies blood as A, B, AB, or O based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on red blood cells. Each type also carries antibodies that react against incompatible blood, which is why matching blood types correctly during transfusions is so important. Another key factor is

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚* on Instagram: "There are eight common blood types (A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+, O-) determined by A, B antigens and the Rh factor (+/-) on red blood cells. These define compatibility for transfusions, with O- being the universal donor and AB+ the universal recipient, and other systems exist beyond ABO and Rh. The ABO & Rh Systems- ABO System: Based on A and B antigens. Type A: Has A antigens, anti-B antibodies. Type B: Has B antigens, anti-A antibodies. Type AB: Has b