In the ABO system, if a person has group A blood, which antigen-antibody combination do they possess?
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Correct answer: Antigen A and anti-B antibody
A person with blood group A has the 'A' antigen on their RBCs. To prevent self-destruction, they produce antibodies against the 'B' antigen (anti-B) in their plasma.
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