Blood Donation & Genetic Relationship: Are You Related to Your Donor?
Receiving donated blood does not make you related to the donor. Blood type is determined by genes, which are inherited from both parents. When you receive a blood transfusion, you are receiving the donor's blood cells, but not their genes. Therefore, you do not become related to the donor in any way.Blood Disorders - Related Articles
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