Persons with 'AB' blood group are called as "Universal recipients". This is due to:
Presence of antibodies, anti-A and anti-B, on RBCs.
Absence of antibodies, anti-A and anti-B, in plasma.
Absence of antigens A and B on the surface of RBCs.
Absence of antigens A and B in plasma.
According to the text and Table 15.1, individuals with blood group 'AB' possess both antigens A and B on their RBCs but have 'nil' (no) antibodies (anti-A or anti-B) in their plasma . This absence of antibodies allows them to accept blood from persons with AB as well as other groups (A, B, O) without causing an immune reaction .
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