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State whether the following statements are true or false.

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


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True
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False
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Solution

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.


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