Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Body Fluids and Circulation

Question:

Choose the correct option regarding to the person having nil antibodies(related to ABO blood group) in plasma ?

Options:

Blood group A.

Blood group B.

Blood group AB

Blood group O.

Correct Answer:

Blood group AB

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) -Blood group AB

The ABO blood group system classifies blood types based on the presence or absence of A and B antigens on red blood cells (RBCs). There are four primary blood types: A, B, AB, and O.

In blood group A, A antigens are found on the RBCs, and blood plasma contains B antibodies. Conversely, blood group B has B antigens on RBCs and A antibodies in the blood plasma. Blood group AB displays both A and B antigens on RBCs and lacks antibodies in the blood plasma. Blood group O has no antigens on RBCs and contains both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the blood plasma.

ABO grouping is based on the presence or absence of two surface antigens (chemicals that can induce immune response) on the RBCs namely A and B. Similarly, the plasma of different individuals contains two natural antibodies (proteins produced in response to antigens). Persons with ‘AB’ blood group have A, B antigens on their RBCs and nil antibodies in plasma therefore can accept blood from persons with AB as well as the other groups of blood (A, B and O). Therefore, such persons are called ‘universal recipients.

Blood Group Antigens on RBCs Antibodies in Plasma Donor’s Group
        A            A             Anti - B        A, O
        B            B             Anti - A        B, O
       AB           A, B              nil  A, B, AB, O
        O           nil           Anti- A, B           O