A person with which of the following blood groups can receive blood from a donor of only his/her own blood group?

1. O 2. A
3. B 4. AB
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Persons with 'AB' blood group are called as "Universal recipients". This is due to:
1. Presence of antibodies, anti-A, and anti-B, on RBCs
2. Absence of antibodies, anti-A, and anti-B, in plasma
3. Absence of antigens A and B on the surface of RBCs
4. Absence of antigens A and B in plasma

Subtopic:  Blood: Blood Group (A,B,O) |
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What is true regarding blood transfusion and compatibility?
1. A-negative blood can probably be safely donated to a person with A-positive blood.
2. Antibodies against the Rh antigen do not develop unless an Rh-positive person is exposed to Rh-negative blood.
3. The largest percentage of people in India are Rh-negative.
4. Rh-negative mothers cannot have an Rh-positive baby.

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