MDCAT Biology MCQ #912

Before a blood transfusion, a patient's blood group is determined by identifying specific conjugated molecules on the RBC surface. These markers are primarily:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #912

  1. Question 1

    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:

    • A) Lipoproteins
    • B) Nucleoproteins
    • C) Glycoproteins
    • D) Phosphoproteins

    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.