Luanne (AA-) and Hank (AB+) Phillips had twins, a boy and a girl. Maya (AO-) and Sam (AO-) Smith had a boy. When Luanne received her son’s birth certificate, his blood type was labeled O-. Based on the information provided, what is the best possible explanation for the O- blood type on the birth certificate Luanne received? What is the best explanation for the Smith’s son whose blood was labeled AB-?

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Luanne (AA-) and Hank (AB+) Phillips had twins, a boy and a girl. Maya (AO-) and Sam (AO-) Smith had a boy. When Luanne received her son’s birth certificate, his blood type was labeled O-. Based on the information provided, what is the best possible explanation for the O- blood type on the birth certificate Luanne received? What is the best explanation for the Smith’s son whose blood was labeled AB-?

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