Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
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Chapter 9, Problem 5TYK
A man with type B blood and a woman who has type A blood could have children of which of the following
a. A or B only
b. AB only
c. AB or O
d. A, B, AB, or O
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