Question

Persons having which of the following blood group is called as the universal recipient.

• A. A
• B. B
• C. AB
• D. O

Answer 1

The correct option is C

AB

The correct option is C.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Blood group AB has both A and B antigens, but no antibodies.
2. It is known as the universal recipient.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

Blood group A has A antigens on the red blood cells with anti-B antibodies in the plasma.

Option B:

Blood group B has B antigens with anti-A antibodies in the plasma.

Option D:

1. Blood group O has no antigens, but both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma.
2. It is known as universal donor.

Final answer: AB blood group is called as the universal recipient.