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The problem due to $\mathrm{Rh}^{-}$factor arises when the blood of two $\left(\mathrm{Rh}^{+}\right.$and $\left.\mathrm{Rh}^{-}\right)$mixup
BiologyBody Fluids and CirculationJIPMERJIPMER 2011
Options:
  • A during pregnancy
  • B through transfusion
  • C in a test tube
  • D Both (1) and (2)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Both (1) and (2)
Landsteiner and Weiner (1940) disovered Rh antigens in the rhesus monkey. Now, it is found in most human beings. Human with this factor are said to be $\mathrm{Rh}^{+}$and humans without this factor are said to be $\mathrm{Rh}^{-}$.
The problem due to Rh incompatibility arises when the blood of $\mathrm{Rh}^{+}$person and $\mathrm{Rh}^{-}$women mixes up during pregnancy or through blood transfusion.

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