You are watching track and field competition at the Olympics. The announcer mentions that the whole team from one of the countries was disqualified because they were using blood doping. You friends who watched TV with you ask you what “blood doping” is. Explain biological principles behind two types of blood doping and possible side effects of these procedures. Give your opinion if blood doping should or should not be considered “natural” and allowed in competitive sports.

You are watching track and field competition at the Olympics. The announcer mentions that the whole team from one of the countries was disqualified because they were using blood doping. You friends who watched TV with you ask you what “blood doping” is. Explain biological principles behind two types of blood doping and possible side effects of these procedures. Give your opinion if blood doping should or should not be considered “natural” and allowed in competitive sports.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter17: Genes And The Immune System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 18QP: Blood Types Are Determined by Cell-Surface Antigens A patient of yours has just undergone shoulder...

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