Understanding Blood Types: A Science Worksheet for 13-Year-Olds

Instructions

Read the questions carefully and answer each one to the best of your ability. Use the space provided for your answers.

1. What are the four main blood types in the ABO blood group system?

2. Explain what antigens and antibodies are in relation to blood types.

3. Blood type compatibility is important for blood transfusions. List the compatible blood types for each of the following blood types:

• A:
• B:
• AB:
• O:

4. What is the Rh factor, and why is it important?

5. Identify two reasons why knowing your blood type is beneficial.