Question

Can recipients with blood type A or B receive a blood transfusion from a type O donor? (2 points)

No, because type O blood has both A and B antigens
Yes, because type O blood has both anti-A and anti-B antibodies
No, because type O blood has neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies
Yes, because type O blood has neither A nor B antigens

Answer 1

Yes, because type O blood has neither A nor B antigens.

Step-by-step explanation:

Yes, because type O blood has neither A nor B antigens, which means that it does not contain any A or B antigens that could cause a reaction in the recipient with blood type A or B. This is why type O blood is often called the universal donor. On the other hand, individuals with blood type A or B have antibodies against the antigens they lack, so they can safely receive type O blood since it does not have A or B antigens. Therefore, the correct answer is: "Yes, because type O blood has neither A nor B antigens."