Which blood group is a universal recipient?

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Which blood group is a universal recipient? (A) O (B) AB (C) B (D) A

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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. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/biology/a7b045e32aabf97c9ee0b93f0f7826e7-.png" />

Q. Which blood group is a universal recipient?

O

AB

B

A

On the basis of presence or absence of certain antigen, $A BO$ 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 $A BO$ blood group or Landsteiner blood group.