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What is the advantage/disadvantage of having an O type blood group? Explain your answer in a hospital situation.

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O: Type O individuals can donate blood to anyone, because their blood has no antigens. However, they can only receive blood from other type O individuals (because blood with any antigens is seen as foreign).

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