AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-2001

  • question_answer
    Which blood group is a universal recipient?

    A)                  O                                           

    B)  AB

    C)                  B                                           

    D)  A

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     On the basis of presence or absence of certain antigen, ABO blood group has been established in man by K Landsteiner. It was found that there can be two antigens A or B and as a result four blood groups. These blood groups are called ABO blood group or Landsteiner blood group.
    Blood group Antigen Antibody for antigens
    A A b
    B B a
    AB A and B none
    O none a and b
    Compatible donor and recipient of ABO blood group.
    Blood group of Donor Blood Group of Recipient
    A A and AB
    B B and AB
    AB AB (universal recipient)
    O (universal Donor) O, A, B, AB


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