Q148 / 180 · NEET 2014 · Zoology

Person with blood group AB is considered as universal recipient because he has:

  • A
    no antigen on RBC and no antibody in the plasma
  • B
    both A and B antibodies in the plasma.
  • Correct answer
    C
    both A and B antigens on RBC but no antibodies in the plasma.
  • D
    both A and B antigens in the plasma but no antibodies

Solution

Person with blood group AB is considered as universal recipient because he has no antigen on RBC and no antibody in the plasma.
 
Blood Group Antigens on RBCs Antibodies in Plasma Donor's Group
A A anti-B A, O
B  B  anti-A  B, O
AB   A, B  nil AB, A, B, O
O   nil anti-A, B  O

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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