Two unconscious patients X and Y whose blood group genotypes are AO and AB respectively were transfused with the blood from the same donor . Patient X immediately showed signs of difficulty in breathing while patient Y showed no negative reaction.
Patients X and Y were likely transferred with blood of genotype
A. OO B. AO C. BO D. AA
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
The blood types A and AB can receive blood from blood types A and O but not B. Hence, if there was a problem after transfusion, it was most likely to be from BO.