Tom's blood type is AB positive. What does this mean?

A) He can only receive blood from a donor who is AB positive.
B) Antibodies to A and B are present in the plasma.
C) His blood lacks the Rh factor.
D) There are no antibodies to A, B, or Rh antigens in the plasma.


D
Explanation:
A) He can also receive blood from someone who is Type A or Type B.
B) If someone is Type AB, then there are no A or B antibodies.
C) His blood does not lack the Rh factor.

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