Blood groups among brahmin and kamma caste populations of coastal Andhra Pradesh

Blood specimens from Brahmin and Kamma caste populations of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, India are examined for A1A2BO, MNSs, and Rhesus blood groups. Predominance of A group in Brahmins and B group in Kammas is observed. Phenotype A2 records less than 4% in both populations. High frequencies of genes M,...

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Published in:American journal of physical anthropology 1982-06, Vol.58 (2), p.197-199
Main Authors: Naidu, J. M., Veerraju, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ABO Blood-Group System - genetics
Blood groups
Brahmin
Caste
Chromosome
European Continental Ancestry Group
Gene
Gene Frequency
Humans
India
Kamma
MNSs Blood-Group System - genetics
Phenotype
Population
Rh-Hr Blood-Group System - genetics
Socioeconomic Factors
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Summary:Blood specimens from Brahmin and Kamma caste populations of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, India are examined for A1A2BO, MNSs, and Rhesus blood groups. Predominance of A group in Brahmins and B group in Kammas is observed. Phenotype A2 records less than 4% in both populations. High frequencies of genes M, s, D, and e are exhibited among both populations. Statistically significant differences are found only for A1A2BO system between Brahmins and Kammas.
ISSN:0002-9483
1096-8644
DOI:10.1002/ajpa.1330580212