Who classified the blood group ABO ?

1.	Who classified the blood group ABO ?
Answer» ABO grouping: Father of blood Grouping Karl landsteiner ABO grouping is based on the presence or absence of two surface antigens (chemicals that can induce immune response) on the RBCs namely A and B. Plasma of different individuals contains natural antibodies (proteins produced in response to antigens). Blood of a donor has to be carefully matched with the blood of a recipient before any blood transfusion to avoid severe problems of clumping (destruction of RBC).

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ABO grouping: Father of blood Grouping Karl landsteiner

ABO grouping is based on the presence or absence of two surface antigens (chemicals that can induce immune response) on the RBCs namely A and B.

Plasma of different individuals contains natural antibodies (proteins produced in response to antigens).

Blood of a donor has to be carefully matched with the blood of a recipient before any blood transfusion to avoid severe problems of clumping (destruction of RBC).

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Who classified the blood group ABO ?

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