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Blood group which is known as a universal donor is:

Correct answer: B. O-ve

  • A. A+ve
  • B. O-ve
  • C. AB+ve
  • D. O+ve

Explanation

O negative donors are often called 'universal donors' because anyone can receive the red blood cells from their donations. Although about 8% of the population has O negative blood, it accounts for around 13% of hospital requests for red blood cells.

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