Question

Which of the following blood group belongs to a universal recipient?

• A. Blood group A
• B. Blood group B
• C. Blood group AB
• D. Blood group O

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Blood group AB

Correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Blood group AB consists of both A and B antigen and no antibodies .
2. It is known as universal recipient.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Blood group A – contains antigen A and antibody B.

Option B:

1. Blood group B –contains antigen B and antibody A.

Option D:

1. Blood group O – contains neither A nor B antigen and both antibodies A and B.
2. It can donate blood to all blood groups so it is known as universal recipient.

Final answer: Blood group AB is known as universal recipient.