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it is the inherited protein found on the surface of red blood cells
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Rh factor is an antigen that occurs on the red blood cells of humans. It was first discovered on the blood of Rhesus monkeys, where it derived it name.
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∙ 13y agoThe rh blood factor was first observed in Rhesus monkeys.
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∙ 11y agoMost simply red blood cells are cells that carry oxygen from place to place and since they are in the blood and are red (blood would be clear without them) they are called red blood cells
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What Red blood cell antigen named after the rhesus monkey?
Rh Factor
Rh positive mother a positive baby?
If a person has the Rh factor, then they are positive. If they don't have the Rh factor, they are negative. The Rh factor is dominant, so a mother with it would have an Rh positive baby even if the father is negative for the Rh factor.
Is the phenotype which determine RH?
Genotype determines the rh phenotype. The two alleles for rh factor are rh+ (rh positive) and rh- (rh negative). The rh+ allele is dominant.
Do only women have to be concerned with the Rh factor?
No, both men and women should be concerned with the Rh factor. The Rh factor is a protein found on red blood cells, and it can cause complications during pregnancy if a woman is Rh-negative and her partner is Rh-positive. It is important for both partners to be aware of their Rh status to prevent such complications.
Could type O mother and an A blood type father have an RH child?
type O and A is the type, you also have an Rh factor-either positive(meaning you have the factor) or negative(the Rh antigenis not present). All blood types can have a positive or negative rh factor so you need to know whether you and the father or RH positive or negative
What is the Rh blood group named after?
I think Rh is not a blood group. Rh stands for a factor and derived its name from factor found in the blood of Rhesus monkey.
What Red blood cell antigen named after the rhesus monkey?
Rh Factor
What animal is responsible for the discovery of the Rh factor?
Human beings. It was named after the Rhesus monkey.
Rh positive mother a positive baby?
If a person has the Rh factor, then they are positive. If they don't have the Rh factor, they are negative. The Rh factor is dominant, so a mother with it would have an Rh positive baby even if the father is negative for the Rh factor.
What does the initials rh stand for in blood types?
Rh factor is named after the Rhesus monkey which was the source of testing. It refers to the plus or minus after one's blood type which determines compatibility.
What are Rh Factor?
Rh factor is a blood protein. About 84% of the population is Rh positive, meaning only 16% of the general population is lacking Rh factor (RH negative).
Where did RH factor get its name?
The rh blood factor was first observed in Rhesus monkeys
Having which protein in blood we called RH factor is positive?
Having the Rh antigen protein in blood makes you RH factor positive.
Is the phenotype which determine RH?
Genotype determines the rh phenotype. The two alleles for rh factor are rh+ (rh positive) and rh- (rh negative). The rh+ allele is dominant.
Is Rh factor a factor in donating an organ?
i think that !
Difference Between blood group A plus ve and A-ve?
Rh factor or rehsus factor is also involved in blood groups. either a person is Rh+ or Rh- if u are A+ then u have blood group A and you are Rh+ if you are A- then you have blood group A and you are Rh-
What is Rh positive and Rh negative mean?
Rh factor is a protein that is found in the blood of about 85% of the population. Those who have the factor are Rh positive, while those who don't, are Rh negative. A person who is Rh negative can safely donate blood to persons with or without the protein. A person who is Rh positive can only donate to those who are Rh positive.
