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There are dozens of proteins within the layers of the red blood cell membrane that help with functions like transport and shape.
The antigens on the surface of red blood cells that determine blood type are actually carbohydrate molecules attached to protein carriers. They are determined by genetics; your parents' blood types determine your blood type.
In contrast, hemoglobin is not on the red blood cells' cell membranes, but is contained in the cytoplasm of the cell.
What we call Rh D factor is also a protein found on the surface of the RBCs. Either you have it (Rh+) or not (Rh-).
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Where are the blood type proteins found?
blood type proteins are found on the surface of the red blood cells that are like id tags
Which blood type brings oxygen close to cells?
Erythrocytes or red blood cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the bloodstream. So oxygen is carried inside of these cells. It is delivered to the tissues (which are composed of cells) when oxygen-containing red blood cells enter a capillary that passes through a tissue. The oxygen leaves the red blood cells and passes through the wall of the capillary where it can be taken up by the cells of the tissue. Blood type refers to particular proteins called antigens on the surface of these red blood cells. Some people's red blood cells have the A antigen on their surface; these people have type A blood. Some people have the B antigen and are type B. Some have both (AB) and some have neither (type O). Any given person will only have one blood type (you only have type O or type A blood) and all of the red blood cells in that person are the same type. No one of these blood types is any better or worse than transporting oxygen.
What type of blood cell contains which carries oxygen to all the cells in your body?
Red blood cells carry oxygen to all the blood cells of the body with the help of a red pigment which is present in R.B.C (red blood cells) called haemoglobin.Oxygen sticks to the pigment and thus is carried to the cells.
What are the 4 blood types?
There are four types of human blood, grouped into different catogories. Type 'A', 'B', 'AB' and type O. Each letter refers to a kind of protein or antigen, on the surface of the red blood cells. The surface of red blood cells in Type 'A' blood, has antigens known as A-antigens. Type 'B' blood is determined by it's lack of antigens, which are carried to the surface of red blood cells. Type AB blood is considered the universal recipient because people with this type can receive any blood type. Type O blood is considered the "universal donor" because it can be donated to people of any blood type. Antigens: An antigen is a substance that prompts the generation of antibodies and can cause an immune response
A persons blood type depends on the presence or absence of certain proteins called?
A & B antigens on the surface of the read blood cells
What Blood type?
Blood type is based on the inherieted antigenic substances found on the surface of the blood cells.
Where are the blood type proteins found?
blood type proteins are found on the surface of the red blood cells that are like id tags
What is the clumping together of red blood cells when unlike incompatible types of blood are mixed is due to antibodies in the plasma and antigens on the?
On the surface of red blood cells Take A type blood, for instance. It has antigens against B type blood contact on its cell surface.
Why is it safe to transfuse blood group O to a patient?
Red blood cells of different groups have different molecules on the surface of their cells these are called antigens. People with blood type A will reject B type blood as they have different antigens on the surface of their cells, these differences are detected by antibodies. Blood type O has none of these antigens and so isn't rejected/detected by the antibodies.
is blood type O universal if not what is?
Yes, blood O is the universal to be more specific O-. It is universal cause the Red blood cells have no antigens on their surface allowing for the cells to be donated to people with any blood type.
In biology what are blood types.?
Blood type has to do with the antigens found on the surface of your red blood cells. Type A has the A antigen, type B has the B antigen, type AB has both, and type O has neither.
Which blood type brings oxygen close to cells?
Erythrocytes or red blood cells carry oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the bloodstream. So oxygen is carried inside of these cells. It is delivered to the tissues (which are composed of cells) when oxygen-containing red blood cells enter a capillary that passes through a tissue. The oxygen leaves the red blood cells and passes through the wall of the capillary where it can be taken up by the cells of the tissue. Blood type refers to particular proteins called antigens on the surface of these red blood cells. Some people's red blood cells have the A antigen on their surface; these people have type A blood. Some people have the B antigen and are type B. Some have both (AB) and some have neither (type O). Any given person will only have one blood type (you only have type O or type A blood) and all of the red blood cells in that person are the same type. No one of these blood types is any better or worse than transporting oxygen.
Which type of red blood cells lack a nucleus?
The red blood cells. This is because it will increase surface area for the absorption of oxygen.
What is the difference between type a blood cells and type b cell?
Type A and B red blood cells differ in the antigens they express on the cell surface. The still carry out the same tasks (transportation). The antigens on the surface of these cells are what is recognised by the immune system - so that it knows the cell is part of the body and not foreign.
What type of blood cell contains which carries oxygen to all the cells in your body?
Red blood cells carry oxygen to all the blood cells of the body with the help of a red pigment which is present in R.B.C (red blood cells) called haemoglobin.Oxygen sticks to the pigment and thus is carried to the cells.
What are the 4 blood types?
There are four types of human blood, grouped into different catogories. Type 'A', 'B', 'AB' and type O. Each letter refers to a kind of protein or antigen, on the surface of the red blood cells. The surface of red blood cells in Type 'A' blood, has antigens known as A-antigens. Type 'B' blood is determined by it's lack of antigens, which are carried to the surface of red blood cells. Type AB blood is considered the universal recipient because people with this type can receive any blood type. Type O blood is considered the "universal donor" because it can be donated to people of any blood type. Antigens: An antigen is a substance that prompts the generation of antibodies and can cause an immune response
Does blood type O contain hemoglobin?
Yes. All blood types have hemoglobin. The ABO blood groups only refer to a sugar on the surface of red blood cells. Blood type O do not have this sugar.
