WAEC Biology 2022 Question 44

Question 44

Transport in Animals

Individuals belonging to blood group O are universal donors because

  1. A.antigens are absent in their blood cells
  2. B.members of the group constitute the highest number of humans
  3. C.there are no antibodies in their blood plasma
  4. D.the antigens in their blood cells are easily destroyed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (antigens are absent in their blood cells)

Explanation

Group O red cells carry no A or B antigens, so the recipient's antibodies have nothing to react with.