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What are the molecular differences between type O blood and type A blood?
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∙ 15y ago
It is not that special, silly, it is just rare! Not many people have it, that's were all the fuss is about. So when you get an accident and need blood transfusion, you won't be to happy with your "special ab blood"... ;)
EDIT : the above answer is totally wrong ! AB blood group is a UNIVERSAL ACCEPTOR ....isn't that special ? so God forbids if an accident happened to an AB person..he/she can accept blood from any other blood group..though now they prefer to give the same blood group...but in extreme emergency AB can accept any blood group.
moreover it is rare....AB+ is nearly 2.5-3 % of humans and AB- is 0.6-1 %
It is very special whoever you are. They can exept all the blood types such as o, a, ab, b. But on the contrary ab pnegetive can only take negetive blood. Unlike ab positive wich can take positive and negetive.
Edit number 2:EDIT you are 100% correct. but ab is good to donate blood with it (o included).it is good because it so rare and not many people donate 100% clean ab or o blood type.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoType O blood can donate to every kind of blood out there, but can only receive blood from other type O blood.
Type AB blood can receive blood from every kind of blood out there, but can only donate to other type AB blood.
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∙ 15y agoThe main difference is that Blood type O has no protein markers on its surface and has antibodies for A and B,making it the universal donor. Blood type AB does not have antibodies for A and B, so it is considered the universal recipient.
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∙ 13y agoIn cases of an emergency (may God forbid), blood type O could be given to people with any other blood type. A little clumping would occur, but it would not be enough to cause problems. Isn't that special?
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∙ 10y agoBlood of group A is different from blood of group B by the antigens present on the surface of the red blood cells in the blood.
Here's how it goes:
- Type A = A antigen + anti-B antibody (I hate B)
- Type B = B antigen + anti-A antibody (I hate A)
- If A is transfused into B, the antibodies will agglutinate the B causing "clumps"
- If B is transfused into A, those antibodies will agglutinate the A
- Type O blood can be GIVEN to A or B because there are not anti-O antibodies
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∙ 13y agoboth parents should be A and B with heterozygous alleles.
or both parents should be O.
those are the only options to have children with blood type O.
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What are some differences of having ab blood compared to having a different blood type?
ab blood can be transfused into only someone who is also ab but someone who is ab can receive any other type of blood. people with o blood can give to anybody but can only receive from other o people
Is there a relationship between blood type and disease?
Yes, certain diseases are tied to blood type. This does not mean that if you have a certain blood type that you will develop these diseases. It does, however, mean that you are likely at a somewhat increased risk due to your blood type.
What are the differences between osteoarthritis and regular arthritis?
Osteoarthritis is the type that is considered "regular" arthritis and is the most common. Other types include rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease, and gout, which is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood. You should see a doctor to have the type of arthritis diagnosed.
What is the difference between negative and positive blood type A?
The Rhesus factor, also known as the Rh factor, is an antigen that exists on the surface of red blood cells. People who have the Rhesus factor are considered to have a positive blood type. Those who don't have the antigen are considered to have a negative blood type.
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What kind of oxygen does type O have?
All blood types have the same oxygen in them. The only differences between them are the types of antigens on the membranes that help to detect foreign blood.
What are the four types of blood?
There are four types of blood. They are type A, type B, type AB and type O. There are also differences between whether they are positive or negative. That relates to the RH factor.
Is there such a thing as eating by blood type?
Not really. There are some minor differences between the different types of blood, but all types can essentially eat whatever they want as long as it is healthy.
What is the similarities and differences?
Isomers are similar in that they have the same molecular formula, but there are also differences because their structural formulae are different. The type and degree of the differences in behaviour depends on which sort of isomerism it is.
What is different and similar about isomers?
Isomers are similar in that they have the same molecular formula, but there are also differences because their structural formulae are different. The type and degree of the differences in behaviour depends on which sort of isomerism it is.
Differences between mixtures and solutions?
a solution is a type of mixture.
If your blood type is o are you gay?
No. There is no correlation between sexual orientation and blood type.
Is there a specific blood type O diet for me?
There is a book by Peter D'Adamo that outlines special diets by blood type. There are differences in diet, for example, people with type O blood should not eat much dairy, but people with type B blood should eat dairy.
What are the differences between different types of diabetes testing equipment?
Home blood glucose test measures the amount of a type of glucose in the body. It involves using testing strips, where you place a drop of blood to determine glucose levels.
What were the differences between the view of northerners and southerners on slavery?
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What are the differences between Canadian and Japanese music?
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Is blood type A negative compatible with O positive to have babies?
An A1 person is an A person. A people are primarily A1 (about 80%) and A2 (20%). There are quantitative and qualitative differences between A1 and A2, but for almost all intents and purposes, these people are blood type A and would receive A red blood cells. (p.s. the negative just means Rh (D) negative)
