An Agglutination Inhibition Test Is Performed on a Person Whose

question 59

Multiple Choice

An agglutination inhibition test is performed on a person whose blood type is A+. The person's saliva is mixed with type A antisera. After incubation, the solution is mixed with reagent A cells and no agglutination occurs. What can be deduced from this finding?

• A) The person is a nonsecretor of A substance.
• B) The person is a nonsecretor of O substance.
• C) The person is a secretor of A substance.
• D) The person is a secretor of O substance.

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Definitions:

Detachment

describes a state of emotional disengagement or neutrality, often used as a coping mechanism to maintain objectivity or reduce personal bias.

Exploration

The act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources.

Exploitation

The act of using someone or something unfairly for one's own advantage, often disregarding their wellbeing.

Experimentation

involves conducting controlled tests or trials to discover, validate, or test hypotheses, theories, or products.