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Which genotype produces blood type A?

a)IAIA
b)IAi
c)IAIB
d)ii
e)a and b above

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Final answer:

The genotypes IAIA and IAi produce blood type A, with IA being the allele that encodes the A antigen, dominant over the i allele which encodes for O blood type.

Step-by-step explanation:

The genotypes that produce blood type A are IAIA (homozygous) and IAi (heterozygous). The IA allele encodes the A antigen on red blood cells, which determines blood type A. Since both A and B alleles are dominant over the O allele, an individual with the IAIA genotype has type A blood from receiving an A allele from each parent, whereas an individual with the IAi genotype also has type A blood from receiving one A allele (dominant) and one O allele (recessive).

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