People with type "O" blood are considered "universal donors" for transfusions because __________.
a) they usually have very strong red blood cells
b) their blood lacks A and B agglutinins
c) their blood is plentiful in A and B agglutinins
d) their blood lacks A and B antigens
Answer: d) their blood lacks A and B antigens
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