B. When someone needs a blood transfusion, he/she will usually be given his/her own type. Sometimes, however, it might be necessary to use a compatible type. Not all blood types are compatible with each other. ​ Fill in Table 2 to indicate compatible donors and recipients. Table 2: Recipient / Donor Transfusion Compatibility Blood Types Donates to Receives from A B AB O What blood type is called the universal donor? ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ What blood type is called the universal recipient? ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ Based on antigen-antibody reactions, can you explain why a particular type is the universal donor or recipient?

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Fill in Table 2 to indicate compatible donors and recipients.

Table 2: Recipient / Donor Transfusion Compatibility

What blood type is called the universal donor?  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​

What blood type is called the universal recipient? ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​

Based on antigen-antibody reactions, can you explain why a particular type is the universal donor or recipient?