Name the universal acceptor and universal donor blood groups.

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The universal acceptor blood group is type O negative (O-) and the universal donor blood group is type AB positive (AB+).

Type O negative (O-) blood is considered the universal acceptor because it lacks any antigens on the surface of the red blood cells. This means that it can be received by anyone, regardless of blood type, making it a crucial resource in emergency situations where a quick blood transfusion is necessary.

On the other hand, type AB positive (AB+) blood is considered the universal donor because it has both A and B antigens on the surface of the red blood cells, as well as the Rh factor. This means that it can be given to anyone, regardless of their blood type, as their immune system is unlikely to reject the AB+ blood due to the presence of both A and B antigens.

Universal acceptor and universal donor blood groups

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Assertion (A): The embryo with 8 to 16 blastomeres is called a morula.
Reason (R): The morula continues to divide and transform into trophoblast.

2.
In Pisum sativum, the flower colour may be violet (V) or white (v). What proportion of the offspring in a cross of "VV × vv" would be expected to be violet?

3.
Choose a correct option that shows an interaction in which one species benefits while the other is neither harmed nor benefitted.

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Assertion (A) : The pyramid of biomass in a pond aquatic ecosystem is always inverted.
Reason (R) : The biomass of consumers like fishes far exceeds that of the producers like phytoplanktons.

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Name the universal acceptor and universal donor blood groups.

CBSE CLASS XII Related Questions

1.Assertion (A): The embryo with 8 to 16 blastomeres is called a morula. Reason (R): The morula continues to divide and transform into trophoblast.

2.In Pisum sativum, the flower colour may be violet (V) or white (v). What proportion of the offspring in a cross of "VV × vv" would be expected to be violet?

3.Choose a correct option that shows an interaction in which one species benefits while the other is neither harmed nor benefitted.

4.Assertion (A) : The pyramid of biomass in a pond aquatic ecosystem is always inverted.Reason (R) : The biomass of consumers like fishes far exceeds that of the producers like phytoplanktons.

5."Indo-Burma" is considered as a hotspot. What is meant by the term "hotspots" in biodiversity ? List two criteria used for determining a "hotspot". Name any two hotspots of India.

6.Identify the parts P, Q, R, S in the figure given below and select the option in the correct order.

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Assertion (A): The embryo with 8 to 16 blastomeres is called a morula.
Reason (R): The morula continues to divide and transform into trophoblast.

2.
In Pisum sativum, the flower colour may be violet (V) or white (v). What proportion of the offspring in a cross of "VV × vv" would be expected to be violet?

3.
Choose a correct option that shows an interaction in which one species benefits while the other is neither harmed nor benefitted.

4.
Assertion (A) : The pyramid of biomass in a pond aquatic ecosystem is always inverted.
Reason (R) : The biomass of consumers like fishes far exceeds that of the producers like phytoplanktons.

5.
"Indo-Burma" is considered as a hotspot. What is meant by the term "hotspots" in biodiversity ? List two criteria used for determining a "hotspot". Name any two hotspots of India.

6.
Identify the parts P, Q, R, S in the figure given below and select the option in the correct order.