Which of these statements describes type O blood
A)It has O red blood cell surface antigens.
B)It contains neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies.
C)It can receive any ABO blood type without risk of a transfusion reaction.
D)It does not have any A or B red blood cell surface antigens, and it contains both anti-A and anti-B antibodies.

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Type O blood does not have any A or B red blood cell surface antigens, and it contains both anti-A and anti-B antibodies. This is why individuals with type O blood are considered universal donors because their blood can be given to any ABO blood type without risk of a transfusion reaction.

Which of These Statements Describes Type O Blood