Select the reagent from the list below and match it to the routine blood banking procedure.
-Reagent derived from plants used to distinguish group A₁ from group A₂ red cells

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Lectins are reagents derived from plants that are used to distinguish between certain red blood cell groups, such as A₁ and A₂. Lectins are often used in routine blood banking procedures for identifying blood groups and for cross-matching donor and recipient blood. The other options listed (panel cells, screening cells, A₁and B cells, and ABO antisera) are all also used in routine blood banking procedures, but do not specifically match the given description of the reagent derived from plants.

Select the Reagent from the List Below and Match It