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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

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How many types of alleles control traits in ABO blood group? a. 1 b. 3 c. 2 d. 4
Options
A 1
B 3
Correct Answer
C 2
D 4
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The ABO blood group system is controlled by a single gene with three common alleles: I^A, I^B, and i. I^A and I^B are codominant, and both are dominant over i.

Hint

Three alleles exist in the population, but each individual carries two.

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