MCQ
$ABO$ blood grouping is controlled by gene I which has three alleles and show co­dominance. There are six genotypes. How many phenotypes in all are possible?
  • A
    Six
  • B
    Three
  • Four
  • D
    Five

Answer

Correct option: C.
Four
c
(c) : The three alleles $I^A$, $I^B$ and $i$ of gene $I$ in $ABO$ blood group system can produce six different genotypes and four different phenotypes as shown below : 

Genotypes Phenotypes

$I^AI^B$

$I^Ai$

Blood group $A$

$I^BI^B$

$I^Bi$

Blood group $B$
$I^AI^B$ Blood group $AB$
$i\ i$ Blood group $O$

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