2. Blood group were first
identified by
KARL LANDSTEINER
Blood groups are
classified into 4 types
they are 1.A 2.B
3.AB 4.O
3. The presence of protein or
lack of it is refferred as RH
factor
If blood contain the protein it
is RH positive
If blood lacks the protein it is
RH negative
4. Group A-has A antigen and B
antibodx
Group B-has B antigen and A
antibody
Group AB-has both A and B
antigens(no antibodies)
Group O-(antigens absent)
both A and B antibodies are
present
5. Group O can donate red
blood cells to any body so
it is called Universal donar
Group AB can donate red
blood cells to other AB
blood group but can
receive blood from any
other group
6. Group A can donate red
blood cells to A and AB
Group B can donate red
blood cells to B and AB
7. RH positive can receive
positive or negative blood
RH negative can only receive
negative blood
8. Blood is in different
colour in different
animals