Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (12th Edition)
Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134477596
Author: Saferstein, Richard
Publisher: PEARSON
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Introduction: The blood transfusion prevents the risk of death. The blood transfusion is mainly used in medical conditions.

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Correct answer: Karl Landsteiner discovered that blood can be classified by its type.

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Karl Landsteiner one of the most prominent discoveries in the 20th century for blood type. The discovery of the blood groups A-B-O has earned the Nobel Prize. The advantage of the blood grouping is useful in blood transfusion from the recipient to the donor.

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Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science (12th Edition)

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