WAEC Biology 2016 Objective — Question 43

Question 43 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

43. A sick baby was successfully transfused with blood from the father who has blood group AB, what is the group of the sick baby? A. AB B. A C. B D. O

A. ABCorrect
B. A
C. B
D. O

Explanation

Although AB is a universal recipient, it can only donate to another AB. So, for the father whose blood group is AB to successfully donate to a baby, the blood group of the baby must also be AB.

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