A person with blood group AB is considered:
AUniversal donor (A and B antibodies present)
BRh-negative donor (gives to all Rh-)
CUniversal donor for plasma transfusions
DUniversal recipient (no anti-A or anti-B)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Universal recipient (no anti-A or anti-B)
**AB blood:** both A and B antigens on RBCs, no anti-A or anti-B antibodies in plasma.
Can receive blood of any ABO group = UNIVERSAL RECIPIENT.
O = universal donor (no antigens).
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