What is the purpose of ABO grouping of blood?

What is the purpose of ABO grouping of blood?
  1. To determine the type of blood
  2. To determine the amount of blood
  3. To determine the speed of blood transfusion
  4. To determine the color of blood

Solution

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

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