Question

What is Rh factor.??

Answer 1

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here is your answer.



1. Rh factor is the term adapted from Rhesus monkey.

2. In Rhesus monkey there is antigen D on the surface of their RBC'S.



3. Landsteiner and wiener discover this antigen and termed it as Rh factor.


4. Persons having RH factor or D antigen are called Rh positive while those lacking D antigen or Rh factor are called Rh negative.


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Answer 2

RH factor is the word derived from rhesus monkey.