The development of a blood substitute would be welcomed for all of the following reasons EXCEPT which one?
A) Human blood may carry and transmit infectious agents.
B) Human blood storage requires refrigeration, which might not be available in developing countries.
C) The supply of donated human blood generally can't keep up with the demand.
D) Transfused blood rarely persists for more than a few days in the recipient.
E) Typing and cross-matching is necessary with human blood, and the right type may not be available.

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This option is actually a disadvantage of a blood substitute. Developing a blood substitute that can persist for more than a few days in the recipient is a challenge that scientists have been working on. The other options all highlight limitations or potential hazards of using human blood.

The Development of a Blood Substitute Would Be Welcomed for All