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

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(I ) In 'O' blood group , no antigen A or B is found on the dsurface of RBC .
(ii ) Hence If 'O' group blood is donated to any individual his blood cells will not produce any antibody due to absence of antigen in 'O' group RBC .
(iii ) hence people with 'O' blood group are called "Universal Donors".
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