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BIO 201 Objective Question
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Why is blood Type O considered the universal donor?
Options
A Its plasma contains no antibodies
B Its red blood cells lack A and B antigens
Correct Answer
C It carries both A and B antigens
D It lacks Rh factor antibodies completely
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Because Type O RBCs lack A and B surface antigens, recipient antibodies will not attack them.

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Question Info

Course: BIO 201
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 171 of 285
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