Mike has blood type A. He needs blood; however, blood type A is not available. The next best choice would be blood type ________.

A) AB
B) B
C) O

Blood Type

A classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells, which can affect blood transfusions and organ transplantation.

Type A

Often referring to Type A personality, characterized by competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a sense of urgency.

Type O

A blood type in the ABO blood group system characterized by the absence of A and B antigens on red cells and the presence of anti-A and anti-B antibodies in the plasma.