Q128 / 160 · JIPMER 2012 · Zoology

Universal donor is

  • A
    $\mathrm{ORh}^{+}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\mathrm{ORh}^{-}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{AB} \mathrm{Rh}^{+}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{AB} \mathrm{Rh}^{-}$

Solution

With regard to transfusions of whole blood or packed red blood cells, individuals with O type negative blood are often called universal donors and those with type AB positive blood are called universal recepients. Person with blood group $\mathrm{O}^{-}$do not have anytype of antigen present on surface of the RBC so recepient will not form any antibody against it.

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

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