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True or False: The surface of your red blood cells have proteins on it.

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True....

Step-by-step explanation:

Red blood cells have markers on their surface that characterize the cell type. These markers {also called ANTIGENS} are proteins and sugars that our bodies use to identify the blood cells as belonging in us. The two main blood groups are ABO and RH.

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Answer:

yes

Step-by-step explanation:

The surface of every red blood cell (RBC) is coated with antigens (sugars and proteins) that are integrally linked to membrane proteins or lipids.

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