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Why are people with O blood group called as universal donors?

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people with 'O' blood group lack both 'A' and 'B' antigens. Therefore when 'O' blood is donated to another individual, his blood will not produce any antibodies against it. Therefore people with 'O' blood group are called as universal donors.
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