Write short note on :Rh factor.

1.	Write short note on :Rh factor.
Answer» Rh factor: 1. Rh factor is the term adapted from Rhesus monkey. 2. In rhesus monkey, there is antigen D on the surface of their RBCs. 3. Landsteiner and Wiener discovered 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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Rh factor:

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

2. In rhesus monkey, there is antigen D on the surface of their RBCs.

3. Landsteiner and Wiener discovered 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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