Which type of blood group is known as universal donor?

  1. A
  2. B
  3. AB
  4. O negative

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : O negative
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RRB NTPC CBT-I Official Paper (Held On: 4 Jan 2021 Shift 1)
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The correct answer is O negative.

Do not confuse with blood group O positive answer, we have provided the link below for better understanding. 

Important Points

  • People with O negative blood group are considered universal donors. RBC's which they contain do not have  A, B, or Rh antigens.
  • People who have a blood group of AB positive are considered as a universal recipient. Those people who have AB positive blood group have an absence of antibodies to A, B, or Rh in their blood.
  • There are four major blood groups: A, B, O, and AB. Blood groups are classification as blood, they are classified on the presence and absence of antibodies and other antigens on the surface of Red blood cells.
  • You can see through this link

https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-types.html#:~:text=AB-, Group%20O%20can%20donate%20red%20blood%20cells%20to%20anybody.,cells%20to%20B's%20and%20AB's.

Additional Information 

  • Blood is composed of four components: White blood cells, Red blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
  • Red blood cells are red in colour due to the presence of Hemoglobin, which is an iron-containing protein.
  • When viruses or bacteria enter the blood, then White blood cells help in fighting infections.
  • Blood Plasma is a yellowish liquid component of blood that helps in the transportation of nutrients like minerals, protein, vitamins, sugars, and fats to all parts of the body.

We can see that O- is compatible to donate every other group.

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