Question

People with blood group 'O' are called universal recipients

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Universal donor:

1. There are different types of blood in human beings, these are A, B, AB, and O.
2. The blood group of a person depends on the type of antigens present in the red blood cells.
3. An individual with blood group O is known as a universal donor because of the following reasons:
   • The red blood cell does not contain any antigen on their surface.
   • The red blood cell contains both types of antibodies; anti-A and anti-B.
   • Therefore, an individual with blood group O can donate their blood easily.
   • Due to the absence of an antigen to counteract the antibody present in the recipient's body.
   • Thus there will be no immune response against their blood.

Final answer: The given statement is false.