Q22 / 240 · KCET 2026 · Biology
The genotypes of husband and wife are $I^A I^B$ and $I^A I^O$. Among the blood groups of their children, how many different genotypes and phenotypes are possible?
- A$4$ genotypes and $4$ phenotypes
- Correct answerB$4$ genotypes and $3$ phenotypes
- C$3$ genotypes and $4$ phenotypes
- D$2$ genotypes and $3$ phenotypes
Solution
The cross is between the genotypes $I^A I^B$ and $I^A I^O$.
Gametes produced by the husband are $I^A$ and $I^B$.
Gametes produced by the wife are $I^A$ and $I^O$.
The possible genotypes of the offspring are obtained by the combinations of these gametes:
$I^A I^A$ (Blood group A)
$I^A I^O$ (Blood group A)
$I^A I^B$ (Blood group AB)
$I^B I^O$ (Blood group B)
There are $4$ different genotypes: $I^A I^A$, $I^A I^O$, $I^A I^B$, and $I^B I^O$.
There are $3$ different phenotypes: Blood group A, Blood group AB, and Blood group B.
Thus, $4$ genotypes and $3$ phenotypes are possible.
Answer: $4$ genotypes and $3$ phenotypes
Gametes produced by the husband are $I^A$ and $I^B$.
Gametes produced by the wife are $I^A$ and $I^O$.
The possible genotypes of the offspring are obtained by the combinations of these gametes:
$I^A I^A$ (Blood group A)
$I^A I^O$ (Blood group A)
$I^A I^B$ (Blood group AB)
$I^B I^O$ (Blood group B)
There are $4$ different genotypes: $I^A I^A$, $I^A I^O$, $I^A I^B$, and $I^B I^O$.
There are $3$ different phenotypes: Blood group A, Blood group AB, and Blood group B.
Thus, $4$ genotypes and $3$ phenotypes are possible.
Answer: $4$ genotypes and $3$ phenotypes
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.