NEET2011ZoologyBody Fluids and CirculationActual
The problem due to Rh ⁻ factor arises when the blood of two ( Rh ⁺ . and . Rh ⁻ ) mixup
Options
- Aduring pregnancy
- Bthrough transfusion
- Cin a test tube
- DBoth (1) and (2)
Correct answer
D. Both (1) and (2)
Step-by-step solution
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 Rh ⁺ and humans without this factor are said to be Rh ⁻ . The problem due to Rh incompatibility arises when the blood of Rh ⁺ person and Rh ⁻ women mixes up during pregnancy or through blood transfusion.