During blood transfusion, agglutination may occur as a result of the reaction between
-
A.
similar antigens and antibodies -
B.
contrasting antigens and antibodies -
C.
two different antigens -
D.
two different antibodies -
E.
white blood cells from the two individuals.
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
|
Blood group (ABO system) |
Anti- A serum | Anti- B serum |
| A | Clumping | No clumping |
| B | No clumping | Clumping |
| AB | Clumping | Clumping |
| O | No clumping | No clumping |
Note that the contrasting antibodies clump, as well as the contrasting antigens.