Question

State whether the following statements are true or false.

(ix) A person with blood group ‘O’ is known as universal recipient.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Blood Group:

1. The glycoprotein molecules present in the plasma membrane of RBCs are called antigens.
2. The antigens differ in different humans, thus providing a blood group to each individual.

ABO System:

1. In the ABO system, there are four blood groups namely - A, B, AB, O.
2. A person with blood group ‘O’ is known as the universal donor, as he/she can donate blood to any person with other blood groups.
3. A person with blood group ‘AB’ is known as the universal recipient, as he/she can receive blood from any person with other blood groups.

The given statement is false.