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You have type 0- blood. Your sister has type A-blood. Can you donate to your sibling? Explain.


A. No, because you have anti A antibodies

B. No, because your sister has anti-antibodies.

C. Yes, because you do not have any antigens to be attacked by the type A blood

D. Yes, because you do not have any antibodies to be attacked by the type A blood

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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Type O blood is defined as lacking antigens, not antibodies. This makes type O the "universal donor." In this situation, you can donate to your sister, but your sister cannot donate to you.

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