Which of the following is a characteristic of the Hh blood group system?
A
Presence of a single antigen on red blood cells
B
Expression of H antigen on all red blood cells except those with Bombay phenotype
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C
Inheritance of Hh genes in an autosomal dominant pattern
D
Association with increased risk of thrombosis
Explanation
The Hh blood group system is characterized by the presence or absence of the H antigen on red blood cells, with individuals having the Bombay phenotype lacking this antigen.
Source
Lecture Notes on Haematology
Hematology
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Hard
MEDICAL
Confidence: medium