Which of the following is true about O-negative blood group?
Correct answer: D. Anti-A, Anti-B antibody present
- A. A,B antigen present
- B. Rh antigen present
- C. Rh antibody present
- D. Anti-A, Anti-B antibody present
Explanation
O negative blood can be used in transfusions for any blood type. Type O is routinely in short supply and in high demand by hospitals - both because it is the most common blood type and because type O negative blood is the universal blood type needed for emergency transfusions and for immune deficient infants.
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