The glycolipids on the surface of red blood cells are also responsible for the A

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The glycolipids on the surface of red blood cells are also responsible for the A, B, and O blood types. Type O lacks a unique sugar while A and B each contain a unique sugar. If a person with O– blood type receives a blood transfusion from any individual that is not O–, this can lead to lysis of their blood cells by antibodies made by their own immune system. What is a plausible explanation for this outcome?

Multiple Choice The body will make antibodies against any glycolipids it encounters as they are all foreign molecules. The body recognizes the unique sugars on the type A or B blood and makes antibodies against them. The body recognizes that the donated blood is not O because it contains different proteins from the type A or B blood. The body will make antibodies against the unique sugars on the type O blood, protecting it from the immune system.

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the answer would be the OPTION C) the body recognizes that the blood is not o- because it contain different proteins from blood group A and B.

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