Individuals with the O blood group are known as universal donors because the Gal and GlcNAc groups that are recognized by the antibodies in A,B,and AB in other individuals are missing.Which of which of the following types of erythrocyte plasma membrane components lacks these GlcNAc groups?
A)a glycoprotein
B)a glycolipid
C)glycophorin
D)a GPI-anchored protein
E)a glycocalyx protein

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Glycolipids lack the Gal and GlcNAc groups that are recognized by the antibodies in A, B, and AB blood types, making individuals with the O blood group universal donors.

Individuals with the O Blood Group Are Known as Universal