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Which of the following blood groups is called the ‘Universal Receiver’? |
AB+ O+ A+ O– |
AB+ |
The correct answer is Option (1) – AB+ AB positive (AB+) and O negative (O-) are considered universal blood types. People who are AB+ are universal recipients, meaning they can safely receive a blood transfusion of any other blood type. O- individuals are universal donors, meaning their blood can be given to people of any blood type. Having a universal blood type can save a life—either yours or someone else's—in an emergency. Only about 7% of people are O-, and their blood bank donations are in high demand because this type is used most often for those in need of a transfusion. |