Chapter 19, Problem 12RQ

(a)

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The type of antibodies present in plasma of following blood type: (a) type A, (b) type B, (c) type AB, (d) type O.

Introduction:

Plasma is pale liquid component of the blood that consists of proteins, clotting factors and nutrients. Plasma provides the fluidity to the blood. The different types of blood group present in blood are A, B, AB and O, based on the antigen present on the RBCs.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To identify: The type of antibody present in plasma of type B.

(c)

Summary Introduction

To identify: The type of antibody present in plasma of type AB.

(d)

Summary Introduction

To identify: The type of antibody present in plasma of type O.