The most popularly known blood grouping is the $\mathrm{ABO}$ grouping. It is named $\mathrm{ABO}$ and not…

The most popularly known blood grouping is the $\mathrm{ABO}$ grouping. It is named $\mathrm{ABO}$ and not $\mathrm{ABC}$, because "O" in it refers to having :
  1. No antigens A and B on RBCs
  2. Other antigens besides A and B on RBCs
  3. Overdominance of this type on the genes for $A$ and $B$ types
  4. One antibody only-either anti-A and anti-B on the RBCs

Solution

The most well-known blood grouping is the ABO grouping, and it's named ABO because ""O"" in it refers to having no antigens A and B on red blood cells (RBCs). In addition to the A and B antigens, there's also the Rh factor, which can be either present (+) or absent (–), creating the 8 most common blood types.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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