A person with type AB blood could donate red blood cells to people with which blood type?Multiple choice question.Type OType ABType BType A

Break Down the Problem

1. Determine the compatibility of type AB blood for donation.
2. Identify the blood types that can receive type AB red blood cells.

Relevant Concepts

• Blood Typing Compatibility:
  • Type AB blood has both A and B antigens on the surface of the red blood cells.
  • This means individuals with type AB blood can donate to other AB individuals but are universal recipients, meaning they can receive from all blood types (A, B, AB, and O).

Analysis and Detail

1. Compatibility with Type O: Type O has no A or B antigens, so it cannot receive type AB cells.
2. Compatibility with Type AB: Type AB can receive from AB blood, so it can donate to itself as well.
3. Compatibility with Type B: Type B has B antigens; type AB can donate to B individuals.
4. Compatibility with Type A: Type A has A antigens; type AB can also donate to A individuals as well.

Verify and Summarize

• Type AB can donate to:
  • AB (itself)
  • A
  • B

Thus, the correct answer doesn't include Type O.

Final Answer

A person with type AB blood could donate red blood cells to people with:

• Type AB
• Type A
• Type B

So the answer from the options provided is Type AB.