When the wrong blood type is given to a patient,the antibodies in the patient's blood react with the antigens on the surface of the transfused blood causing a reaction called
A)neutralization.
B)precipitation.
C)agglutination.
D)coagulation.

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Agglutination occurs when antibodies in the patient's blood bind to the antigens on the surface of the transfused blood, causing clumping of the red blood cells. This can lead to blocked blood vessels and potential organ damage. Neutralization, precipitation, and coagulation are not the correct terms to describe this reaction.

When the Wrong Blood Type Is Given to a Patient,the