O Negative Blood: The Universal Donor - Facts & Importance
The correct answer is O negative.
O negative blood type is often called the universal donor because people with O negative blood can safely donate blood to people with any blood type. People with O negative blood are also more likely to be able to donate blood to people with rare blood types. This is because O negative blood does not contain any of the A, B, or Rh (D) antigens that can cause immune reactions in people with other blood types.
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