Can Two O Blood Group Parents Have a Child with AB Blood Group?

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The discussion centers on the genetic possibilities of blood group inheritance, specifically questioning whether two O blood group parents can have a child with blood group AB. It is established that this is not genetically possible, as O blood group parents can only pass on O alleles, resulting in children with either O or A/B blood types if one parent is heterozygous. The conversation highlights confusion around blood group inheritance, with some participants citing anecdotal evidence and questioning the reliability of such claims. References to genetic sources clarify that while unusual cases exist, such as the Bombay blood group, the standard genetic rules dictate that two O parents cannot produce an AB child. Misunderstandings about blood group inheritance are common, and the discussion emphasizes the importance of credible scientific evidence over hearsay.
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Is it possible for two O blood group parents to have a child with blood group AB, well this has happened, so I've heard, but how?
I can understand how 2 AB group parents can have a child tested as O blood group, but how is, the other way around, possible?
 
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Suraj M said:
Is it possible for two O blood group parents to have a child with blood group AB, well this has happened, so I've heard, but how?
I can understand how 2 AB group parents can have a child tested as O blood group, but how is, the other way around, possible?
"so I've heard" is not an acceptable reference. If you have published evidence for this, please cite the source.

"Ancient aliens wrote the U.S. Constitution, so I've heard." See how authoritative that sounds?

It's not genetically possible for two O group parents to produce a child who is group AB. Somebody's mixed up, mistaken, or lying.
 
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Ygggdrasil said:
t is also not possible for two AB parents to have a child with blood group O.
2 AB can have a baby tested as O, they can if both the parents are heterozygous ##Hh## there is a chance that the baby will be tested as O though the child belongs to bombay blood group..
SteamKing said:
so I've heard" is not an acceptable reference. If you have published evidence for this, please cite the source.
Actually my friend is AB and both her parents are O, and i am sure she's not adopted, and I've heard it is possible from my teacher :)
I'm surprised at the statistics of 1 in a million, thanks Raghav :)
 
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