The blood group that lacks both antigens A and B is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The blood group that lacks both antigens A and B is:
A. O
B. B
C. A
D. AB
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Blood group O has neither A nor B antigens on the red blood cells, but has both anti-A and anti-B antibodies in plasma. It is the universal donor for red cells. Group AB has both antigens, A has A antigen, B has B antigen.

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