Which of the following is true in blood transfusion?

Biology

JAMB 2021

A. A person of blood group AB can donate blood only to another person of blood group AB
B. Persons of blood groups A and B can donate or receive blood from each other
C. A person of blood group AB can receive blood only from persons of blood group A or B
D. A person of blood group O can donate only to a person of blood group O

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

People with type AB+ blood are universal recipients because they have no antibodies to A, B or Rh in their blood and can receive red blood cells from a donor of any blood type.

Donors with blood type AB can donate to recipients with blood type AB only.

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