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Who can people with the Bombay genotype receive blood transfusions from?

A) Only individuals with the same genotype
B) Anyone, regardless of their blood type
C) Only individuals with blood type O
D) Only individuals with blood type AB

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Final answer:

People with the Bombay genotype can receive blood transfusions from individuals with blood type AB.

Step-by-step explanation:

People with the Bombay genotype can receive blood transfusions from individuals with blood type AB.

Individuals with the Bombay genotype (hh) lack the H antigen on their red blood cells. Since the H antigen is required to make the A and B antigens, individuals with the Bombay genotype do not have the A or B antigens either. As a result, they can only receive blood from individuals who do not have the A or B antigens on their red blood cells, which includes individuals with blood type O and individuals with blood type AB.

However, it is important to note that if there are any other additional antigens present on the donor's red blood cells, antibodies in the recipient's blood may still react to those antigens and cause adverse reactions.

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