What is the role of glycosyltransferases in the synthesis of ABO blood group antigens?
A
They add carbohydrate molecules to the antigen
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B
They remove carbohydrate molecules from the antigen
C
They modify the protein structure of the antigen
D
They have no role in the synthesis of ABO blood group antigens
Explanation
Glycosyltransferases are enzymes that add carbohydrate molecules to the ABO blood group antigens, determining an individual's ABO blood type.
Source
Biochemistry textbooks
Hematology
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
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MEDICAL
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