Note there are no cells on this panel that have a double dose of the $K$ antigen. Which of then followimg statements is true regarding the $K+k$ - phenotype?
A. Although the phenotype is not represented on this antibody identification panel, it is farty common in the population.
B. The phenotype occurs in about $50 \%$ of the population.
C. The phenotype is uneommon but does occur in about $10 \%$ of the population.
D. The phenotype is rare due to the high prevalence of the $k$ antigen in the population.

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***D*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Prevalence of the $k$ antigen⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The $K+k$ - phenotype is rare due to the high prevalence of the $k$ antigen in the population. This means that most individuals will have the $k$ antigen, making the $K+k$ - phenotype uncommon.⚹◊What is the significance of the $K$ antigen in determining the $K+k$ phenotype in a population?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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