An individual whose blood type is B may in an emergency donate blood to a person whose blood type is :

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Q: 44 (NDA-I/2011)
An individual whose blood type is B may in an emergency donate blood to a person whose blood type is :

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Science

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NDA-I

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{'blood type': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'blood': [5, 0, 0, 1], 'ab': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'individual': [1, 0, 0, 3], 'emergency': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'person': [3, 1, 18, 13]}

Based on the provided options, the correct answer is 4: AB or B.

To understand why this answer is correct, it is essential to have a basic understanding of blood types. Blood type is determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of red blood cells. There are four main blood types: A, B, AB, and O.

An individual with blood type B has the B antigen on their red blood cells. This means that their blood contains antibodies against the A antigen. In an emergency situation, it is crucial to make sure that the donated blood does not react with the recipient`s blood, causing adverse reactions.

According to the rules of blood transfusion compatibility, individuals with blood type B can safely donate to individuals with blood types B or AB.

In option 4, it is stated that an individual with blood type B can donate blood to a person with blood type AB, which is correct. This is because blood type AB does not have antibodies against either the A or B antigens, making it the universal recipient. However, it is also stated that blood type B can donate to blood type B, which might seem redundant, but in an emergency situation, this ensures that there`s a compatible blood option available.