Question 47
Transport in AnimalsDuring blood transfussion, agglutination may occur as a result of the reaction between
- A.two different antibodies
- B.similar antigens and antibodies
- C.contrasting antigens and antibodies
- D.two different antigens.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (similar antigens and antibodies)
Explanation
Clumping happens when an antigen meets its matching antibody, for example antigen A on donor cells meeting anti-A in the recipient's plasma.