The Bombay phenotype in human is an example of ………..
a) Co-dominance
b) recessiveness
c) Epistasis
d) polygenic inheritance
Explanation: Named for the city in which it was first discovered, the "Bombay phenotype" describes individuals whose RBCs lack the H antigen. Because the A and B antigens cannot be formed without the H antigen precursor, their RBCs also lack these antigens.
What is the phenotypic blood group of a person with Bombay phenotype?
a) A
b) B
c) AB
d) O
What is the
genotypic blood group of a person with Bombay phenotype?
a) A
b) B
c) AB
d) one of the above
The production of A or B antigen also dependent upon……….
a) L-section
b) H-substance
c) Rh-factor
d) all of these
Explanation: H substance is produced by another gene “H”. its recessive allele “h” does not produce H-substance
The gene “H” for the production of H-substance is present on chromosome..…
a) 9
b) 19
c) 11
d) 7
Explanation: ABO locus on chromosome 9
Who discovered Bombay phenotype in Bombay now Mumbai, India?
a) Carl Correns
b) Gregor Mendel
c) Bernstein
d) Dr. Y.M. Bhende
