JAMB Biology 2001 Question 40

Question 40

Transport in Animals

Which of the following statements is true of blood groups and blood transfusion?

  1. A.Group O is the universal recipient
  2. B.Group A can donate to group A only
  3. C.group AB is the universal recipient
  4. 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.