The ABO Blood Type System Consists of ______ Alleles

question 64

Multiple Choice

The ABO blood type system consists of ______ alleles.

• A)6
• B)4
• C)3
• D)2
• E)5

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Definitions:

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if not treated.

Keratin

A tough, hard protein contained in skin, hair, and nails.

KOH Mount

A type of mount used when a physician suspects a patient has a fungal infection of the skin, nails, or hair and to which potassium hydroxide is added to dissolve the keratin in cell walls.

Parasitic Insect

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