AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

BLOOD GROUPS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Positive blood types can donate to what types of blood?
A
Negative, only
B
Positive, only
C
Both negative and positive
D
Neither negative nor positive
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Who can receive A positive blood? A positive red blood cells can be given to people with: A positive blood. AB positive blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -O positive red blood cells are not universally compatible to all types, but they are compatible to any red blood cells that are positive (A+, B+, O+, AB+). Over 80% of the population has a positive blood type and can receive O positive blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody. It’s the universal donor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Preferred donation methods: platelet and whole blood. Only types A and AB+ can receive type A+, but A+ platelets can go anywhere (except childbearing aged females of types O-, A-, B-and AB-). Type A+ can receive types A, O+ and O-. Only types A, O+ and O-can receive A+ plasma.

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