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The h gene codes for an enzyme that adds the sugar fucose to the
terminal sugar of a pre cursor substance (PS)
The precursor substance ( proteins and lipids ) is formed on an
oligosaccharide chain ( basic structure)
The h antigen is the foundation upon which a and b antigens are
built.
A and b genes code for enzymes that add an immunodominant
sugar to the h antigen
WHY DO GROUP O INDIVIDUALS HAVE
MORE H ANTIGEN THAN OTHER GROUPS?
Group o individuals have no A or B genes to convert the H
antigen to A and B antigens. That means more h antigen sites
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