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10 August, 22:57

What are the enzymes encoded by allele A and allele B in the human ABO blood group? What chemical reaction each do enzyme catalyze?

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  1. 11 August, 02:35
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    The enzyme encode by ABO blood group is Histo-blood group ABO system transferase.

    Allele A for ABO produces α-1,3-N-acetylgalactosamine transferase (A-transferase), it aids in the production of antigen in A and AB individulas while

    Allele B produces α-1,3-galactosyl transferase (B-transferase) it aids the production of B antigen in B and AB individuals.

    A transferase catalyzes the transfer from the Uridine diphosphate - GalNAc donor nucleotide residues to Gal residues of the acceptor H antigen, converting the H antigen into antigen A.

    B Transferase catalyzes the reaction by transferring Gal residues from the Uridine diphosphate to acceptor H antigen

    which then convert the H antigen into B antigen.
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