AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

BLOOD GROUPS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which blood type has no A nor B antigens?
A
Blood type A
B
Blood type B
C
Blood type AB
D
Blood type O
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As group O red blood cells do not have any A or B antigens, it can safely be given to any other group.

Detailed explanation-2: -Type O negative blood is the only blood type with no antigens. Blood type A has an A antigen, while blood type B has a B antigen. Blood type AB has both A and B antigens. Blood type O has neither.

Detailed explanation-3: -People with the common blood type O express neither the A nor B antigen, and they are perfectly healthy.

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