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Why is blood type O considered a mutation?

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Blood type O is considered to be very old infact some believe that blood type B is a result of mutation.

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Are people with blood type O can be considered blood type universal recipient?

Yes, blood type "O" is considered universal recipient. Blood type "AB" can not donate too someone with blood type O can donate blood too a person with blood type O.


Which blood type is theoretically considered the universal donor?

The blood type that is theoretically considered the universal donor is type O. Type O blood does not have any antigens, therefore it is compatible with any blood type.


Do you know what your blood type is?

My blood type is O negative. I have blood type that is considered a universal donor. My parents are type AB and type O, so it was not very surprising to have type O.


What blood type can donate blood to any blood type?

Blood type O- is the one that can be giving to anybody


Can an A plus blood type receive O- red blood cells?

Yes, it is safe.Since type O- blood cells contain no antigens, they will safely interact with type A+ blood. This is why Type O- is considered a "universal donor".


The blood type that is considered the universal plasma donor is?

Type O


Which type is the universal recipient?

There is no blood group that is considered as universal recipient. Blood type O individuals are considered to be universal donors.


Is type O blood can be a donnor for a person with type B blood?

Type O blood is considered the universal blood donation type. Someone with type O blood can donate their blood to anyone of any blood type. So yes, your mother could definitely benefit from your blood if you were to donate it to her.


What is considered the most generous blood type of them all?

O-


Which person is considered a universal donor?

All blood types, depending on what blood type the person need, a label you as a donor.


What will happen if blood group A is transmitted to blood group O?

They don't..."mix". They are not compatible. Your body would reject it. This would happen with anything (e.g. blood group A transmitted to B, B to O, O to A). Type O- blood is considered the "universal donor" because it can be donated to people of any blood type. Type AB+ blood is considered the "universal recipient" because people with this type can receive any blood type.


Why is type A blood considered the universal donor?

No, AB is a universal recipient, and can only be given to other people with type AB blood. O is a universal donor but can only receive O, A can only receive A and can only be given to A and AB, and B can only receive B and be given to B and AB.