AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Positive blood types can donate to what blood type(s)?
A
Negative only
B
Positive only
C
Negative and Positive
D
None
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. That’s another reason it’s in such high demand.

Detailed explanation-3: -Type O-positive blood can be transfused to any positive blood type: A-positive, B-positive, AB-positive, and of course other O-positives. Patients with O-positive blood can receive blood transfusions from other O-positives or O-negative donors. The ideal donation types for O+ donors are whole blood or Power Red.

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