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BIO 201 Objective Question
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Why is blood Type AB considered the universal recipient?
Options
A Its red blood cells carry no antigens
B Its plasma lacks both Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies
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C It produces high titers of anti-Rh antibodies
D Its cells possess only D antigens
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Without Anti-A or Anti-B antibodies, Type AB individuals can receive RBCs of any ABO type.

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Question Info

Course: BIO 201
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 172 of 285
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