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Why is a person with type ab blood called a universal acceptor

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Type AB positive blood is the universal acceptor because it has both A and B antigen.

Step-by-step explanation:

O- their RBCs do not have any A, B or Rh antigens and are safe for the transfusion to any blood group. O- and AB+ are known as universal donors and universal acceptors.

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