Why are enzymes used in blood banking?
A) Enzymes enhance reactivity of MNS antigens.
B) Sialic acid is released from red blood cells, which helps to reduce the zeta potential.
C) Hydrophobic glycoproteins are removed from the red blood cell membrane, rendering the membrane hydrophilic (water loving) , thereby allowing the red blood cells to move closer.
D) All of the above
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