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O Levels Biology (5090)•5090/12/O/N/18
Question 38 from 5090/12/O/N/18

Explanation

Dominance hierarchy in ABO blood groups

Steps:

  • Identify alleles: I^A and I^B dominant over I^O; I^A and I^B codominant.
  • Define homozygous dominant: Both alleles identical and dominant (e.g., I^A I^A).
  • Evaluate options: A heterozygous (I^A dominant, I^O recessive); B homozygous I^A; C heterozygous codominant; D homozygous recessive.
  • Select matching genotype: B fits homozygous dominant for I^A.

Why B is correct:

  • I^A I^A has two identical dominant I^A alleles, expressing type A blood fully.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A: Heterozygous; one dominant, one recessive allele.
  • C: Heterozygous codominant; different dominant alleles produce type AB.
  • D: Homozygous recessive; both I^O alleles produce type O.

Final answer: B

Topic: Inheritance

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