Before a blood transfusion, a patient's blood group is determined by identifying specific conjugated molecules on the RBC surface. These markers are primarily:
Q1. Before a blood transfusion, a patient's blood group is determined by identifying specific conjugated molecules on the RBC surface. These markers are primarily:
Answer: Glycoproteins
Explanation: Glycoproteins act as cell surface markers and antigens. Glycolipids are tempting because they are also in membranes but are less diverse antigens.