Download Biology 11 Name Blood Types Crime Lab Purpose: To determine

Biology 11
Name
Blood Types Crime Lab
Purpose:
To determine the blood types of 4 suspects, blood from the victim and blood left at
the scene of the crime.
Background information:
Data Table:
Individual
Antibody A
Antibody B
Rh antibody
Blood Type
Victim
Crime Scene
Suspect #1
Suspect #2
Suspect #3
Suspect #4
Conclusions:
1.
Can you state conclusively which of the suspects committed the crime? How do you know?
(2 marks)
2.
Complete the following blood transfusion card: (1 mark)
Blood Type
Can Donate To
A
B
AB
O
3.
Describe why O type blood is called the universal donor (2 marks)
4.
Describe why AB type blood is called the universal receiver. (2 marks)
5.
What antigens are present on the red blood cells of the victim? (1 mark)
6.
What antibody(s) is the victim able to produce? (1 mark)
7.
Why is it necessary to match the donor’s and the recipient’s blood before a transfusion? (2 mark)
Bonus Question
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8. Read p. 761-762 in your text. Explain why an Rh father and an Rh mother might have
complications (fetal erythroblastosis) during a second pregnancy. (3 marks)