WAEC Biology 2002 Question 51

Question 51

Mendelian Inheritance

Which of the following statements about blood groups in human is not correct?

  1. A.Siblings may not belong to the same blood group
  2. B.There are four possible blood groups
  3. C.People with blood group O can receive blood from all other groups.
  4. D.People with blood group AB are universal recipients.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (People with blood group O can receive blood from all other groups.)

Explanation

Group O people can give blood to all groups (universal donors) but can receive only group O blood, so statement C is wrong.