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

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1. Surface antigens are called agglutinogens.
2. They are absent in RBC of people with .O. blood group.
3. Hence no antibodies are produced against RBC of Oblood group by .A., .B. or .AB. types of Blood cells.
4.Therefore people with .O. blood group are referred to as universal donors and can donate blood to people with other groups.
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