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Practice Question

Which blood group is a universal donor?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

O

Rationale:

🩸O negative blood lacks both A and B antigens and the Rh factor, making it safe for donation to all other types.

🧬Without surface antigens, the recipient’s immune system is less likely to mount an immune response.

🧪This makes it ideal for emergency transfusions when the recipient’s blood type is unknown.

🛡️Although individuals with type O can only receive O blood, they can donate to any blood group, hence the term universal donor.

📌Core Message

Type O negative is the universal donor because it contains no A/B/Rh antigens, preventing transfusion reactions in recipients.

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