Blood Groups: Types of Blood Grouping The blood is classified on the basis of the presence and absence of antibodies and inherited antigenic substances on the surface of RBCs (red blood cells). The antigens may be proteins, carbohydrates, glycoproteins, or glycolipids, depending on the blood group system. Blood types are inherited and represent contributions from both parents. Facts Associated With the Discovery of Blood Groups Blood types were first discovered by an Austrian physician, Karl Landsteiner– an Austrian biologist, physician, and immunologist. He distinguished the main blood groups in 1900.…
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