Question

Person with blood group AB is considered as universal recipient because he has

• A. Both A and B antigens on RBC but no antibodies in the plasma.
• B. Both A and B antibodies in the plasma.
• C. No antigen on RBC and no antibody in the plasma.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Both A and B antigens on RBC but no antibodies in the plasma.

Blood type AB is considered as a universal recipient because individuals who have blood type AB do not have the antibodies. They do not have the anti- A or anti- B antibodies and has both A and B antigen on the RBC.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.