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6 . List the Antigens Present on the Red Blood Cells for the Major Blood Types.

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6 . List the antigens present on the red blood cells for the major blood types.

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The major blood types are determined by the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells. Here is a list of the antigens present for each major blood type:1. **Type A**: - Antigen A2. **Type B**: - Antigen B3. **Type AB**: - Both Antigen A and Antigen B4. **Type O**: - Neither Antigen A nor Antigen BAdditionally, the Rh factor is another important antigen that can be present (+) or absent (-):- **Rh-positive (e.g., A+, B+, AB+, O+)**: Presence of the Rh antigen- **Rh-negative (e.g., A-, B-, AB-, O-)**: Absence of the Rh antigenThese antigens play a crucial role in blood transfusions and compatibility between donors and recipients.