NEETZoologyBody Fluids and Circulation
What percentage of humans are Rh positive?
Options
- A50%
- B60%
- C70%
- D80%
Correct answer
D. 80%
Step-by-step solution
Explanation : Another antigen, the Rh antigen similar to one present in Rhesus monkeys (hence Rh), is also observed on the surface of RBCs of majority (nearly 80 per cent) of humans . Such individuals are called Rh positive (Rh+ve) and those in whom this antigen is absent are called Rh negative (Rh-ve). An Rh-ve person, if exposed to Rh+ve blood, will form specific antibodies against the Rh antigens. Therefore, Rh group should also be matched before transfusions. A special case of Rh incompatibility (mismatching) h