People with type ab blood are considered the "universal recipient" for transfusions because their blood is plentiful in a and b antibodies. they are usually rh negative. their blood lacks a or b antibodies. their blood cells lack a and b antigens. they usually have very strong immune systems.

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Alejandra Noble

14 November, 01:52

People with type ab blood are considered the "universal recipient" for transfusions because their blood is plentiful in a and b antibodies. they are usually rh negative. their blood lacks a or b antibodies. their blood cells lack a and b antigens. they usually have very strong immune systems.

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Heidi Shepard · Answer 1

The correct answer is their blood lacks A or B antibodies.

People with type AB blood have A and B antigenes on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). Antigen AB has no antibodies, thus, transfusion can be considered safe (the serum of the recipient does not contain antibodies for the blood cell antigens of the donor).