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Why are people with AB blood group called as " Universal Recipients "?

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AB' Blood group individuals have both the antigens A and B . Thereore they do not produce antibodies against 'A' group blood 'B' group blood or 'O' group (no antignes ) . Hence people with AB blood group are compatible . with other groups are compatible with other groups (A ,B and O) and are called ."Universal Recipients ".
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