People with type AB blood are considered the "universal recipient" for transfusions because____   A. their blood cells lack A and B antigens.   B. their blood is plentiful in A and B antibodies.   C. they are usually Rh negative.   D. their blood lacks A or B antibodies.

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People with type AB blood are considered the "universal recipient" for transfusions because____

  A.

their blood cells lack A and B antigens.

  B.

their blood is plentiful in A and B antibodies.

  C.

they are usually Rh negative.

  D.

their blood lacks A or B antibodies.

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