To determine Possible parentage
During a busy night in labor and delivery, several babies may have been mixed up. Preliminary blood tests were performed to determine possible parentage and the results are shown below.
Based on the results of this test, list each individual’s phenotype and all possible genotypes, the antigens present on the RBCs for each blood type, and whether this baby could possibly belong to this set of parents.
Phenotype/ possible genotypes
Mom’s phenotype= AB- /possible genotypes= AB–
Dad’s phenotype= AB+ /possible genotypes= AB++
Baby’s phenotype= O- /possible genotypes= OO–
Antigens on RBCs
Mom’s antigens= A-antigen, B-antigen
Dad’s antigens= A-antigen, B-antigen
Baby’s antigens= none
Is it genetically possible that this baby belongs to this mom and dad?