Blood Types Chart: Genotypes and Phenotypes Explained
| Blood Type | Genotype | Phenotype ||---|---|---|
| A+ | AA or AO | A antigen |
| A- | AA or AO | A antigen |
| B+ | BB or BO | B antigen |
| B- | BB or BO | B antigen |
| AB+ | AB | A and B antigens |
| AB- | AB | A and B antigens |
| O+ | OO | Neither A nor B antigens |
| O- | OO | Neither A nor B antigens |
The genotype refers to the combination of alleles inherited from both parents, while the phenotype refers to the observable expression of those alleles.
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