Carbohydrate groups on the surfaces of erythrocytes determine blood type and are known as:

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Carbohydrate groups on the surfaces of erythrocytes are known as antigens. These antigens determine blood type and can elicit an immune response if introduced to a person with a different blood type. Agglutinins and antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign antigens, while tissue factors are molecules involved in blood clotting. Therefore, options A, B, and D are incorrect.

Carbohydrate Groups on the Surfaces of Erythrocytes Determine Blood Type