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ABO blood groups in humans are controlled by the gene I. It has three alleles   I A  , I B  and i. Since there are three different alleles, six different genotypes are possible. How many phenotypes can occur?

BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationNEET
Options:
  • A

    Two

  • B

    Three

  • C

    One

  • D

    Four

Solution:
1893 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:

Four

The three alleles in ABO blood groups in humans can produce six different genotypes and four different phenotypes.

Genotypes : Phenotypes
IAIA, IAi  - Blood group A 
IBIB, IBi  - Blood group B 
IAIB - Blood group AB 
ii - Blood group O

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