Question
Download Solution PDFWhich type of blood group is known as universal donor?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is O negative.
Do not confuse with blood group O positive answer, we have provided the link below for better understanding.
Important Points
- People with O negative blood group are considered universal donors. RBC's which they contain do not have A, B, or Rh antigens.
- People who have a blood group of AB positive are considered as a universal recipient. Those people who have AB positive blood group have an absence of antibodies to A, B, or Rh in their blood.
- There are four major blood groups: A, B, O, and AB. Blood groups are classification as blood, they are classified on the presence and absence of antibodies and other antigens on the surface of Red blood cells.
- You can see through this link
Additional Information
- Blood is composed of four components: White blood cells, Red blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
- Red blood cells are red in colour due to the presence of Hemoglobin, which is an iron-containing protein.
- When viruses or bacteria enter the blood, then White blood cells help in fighting infections.
- Blood Plasma is a yellowish liquid component of blood that helps in the transportation of nutrients like minerals, protein, vitamins, sugars, and fats to all parts of the body.
We can see that O- is compatible to donate every other group.
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