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Chromosome 9: gene for blood group, Matt Ridley
Description:
Interviewee: Matt Ridley
DNAi Location:
Genome>tour>genome spots>Blood groups
Location: chromosome 9
gene name: ABO (galactosyl transferase)
The ABO gene codes for an enzyme called galactosyl transferase and determines your blood group. In people with A and B blood groups, the gene differs by seven basepairs, four of which have an effect on the type, shape and activity of the enzyme. People with O blood group have a single deletion in the gene that causes an inactive protein to be made.
Biological elements:
chromosome 9, blood group genes
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