A person with ‘AB’ blood group is sometimes called a universal recipient because of the
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A person with ‘AB’ blood group is sometimes called a universal recipient because of the
- lack of antigen in his blood
- lack of antibodies in his blood
- lack of both antigen and antibodies in his blood
- presence of both antigen and antibodies in his blood
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - lack of antibodies in his blood
Blood group AB has both A and B antigens on its red cells but no anti-A or anti-B antibodies in its plasma. Lacking these antibodies, it can receive blood of any ABO group, which is why it is called the universal recipient.
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