Question 40
Transport in AnimalsWhich of the following statements is true of blood groups and blood transfusion?
- A.Group O is the universal recipient
- B.Group A can donate to group A only
- C.group AB is the universal recipient
- D.Group B can donate to group B only.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (group AB is the universal recipient)
Explanation
Group AB blood has no anti-A or anti-B antibodies, so it can receive blood of any group.