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Rh is the chemical symbol for rhodium.If you meant "Rh" as in "Rh factor" in blood, it doesn't stand for a chemical. It stands for "rhesus", the kind of monkey (actually a macaque) the researchers who initially discovered it used to produce the serum.

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Can a child born with rh negative blood type be the offspring of an o positive father?

It depends on the genotype of the Rh+ parent. If that person is heterozygous, then yes there is a 50% chance of an Rh- baby.Father's Group (negative)Mother's Group (positive heterozygous)Rh +Rh -Rh -Rh +, Rh -Rh -, Rh -Rh -Rh +, Rh -Rh - Rh -http://www.bloodbook.com/inherited.htmlIf the positive parent is homozygous, the baby will be positive:Father's Group (negative)Mother's Group (positive homozygous)Rh +Rh +Rh -Rh +, Rh -Rh +, Rh -Rh -Rh +, Rh -Rh + Rh -


What does the rh stand for in rh chair?

They are the initials of the founder of RH chairs.RH Chairs was established by Rolf Holstensson in 1977 in Bodafors, in the Småland region of Sweden. Today they are established in Norway, Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands, in addition to Sweden. They are one of Europe's leading manufacturers of ergonomic seating.


Is it more common to be Rh- or Rh plus?

Rh positive is more common than Rh negative. Approximately 85% of the population is Rh positive.


You have type O plus why does your father have O negative?

there is no problem with that, your Rh+ comes from your mother :) ur father genotype is Rh-Rh- your mother should be Rh+Rh+ or Rh+Rh- so you took one Rh- from your father and one Rh+ from your mother the result will be Rh+Rh- and because the +ve propriety is more dominant your blood type will be +ve even if you have the mix of Rh+Rh-


What is the chemical elements K stand for?

K is the chemical symbol of potassium.

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What chemical compound is Rh?

Rh is an element and it is Rhodium (atomic no 45)


What does RH stand for in blood?

rhesus monkey


What does the initials rh stand for in blood types?

The initials "Rh" stand for Rhesus factor, which is a protein found on the surface of red blood cells. This factor is important in blood typing, as individuals who have the Rh protein are considered Rh positive (Rh+), while those who do not have the protein are considered Rh negative (Rh-).


What do the credentials JD and RH mean?

The credentials JD stand for Juris Doctor; and the credentials RH stand for Registered Herbalist. Where there are also the letters AHG listed behind RH, it means the individual is a Registered Herbalist with American Herbalists Guild.


What is the chemical symbol of rubidium?

The chemical symbol of rubidium is Rb Rb-- atomic # 37, atomic weight 85.87


What does Rh symbol stand for on a lug nut?

Right hand/ clockwise threads.


What does the periodic table tell you about the element rhodium?

Data from the periodic table for rhodium: the chemical symbol is Rh, it is a transition metal, it is a solid, it is a platinum metal, Rh has a low chemical reactivity, the atomic number is 45, Rh has 45 protons an 45 electrons, it is in the period 5, it is in the group 9, rhodium has high melting and boiling temperatures.


Can a child born with rh negative blood type be the offspring of an o positive father?

It depends on the genotype of the Rh+ parent. If that person is heterozygous, then yes there is a 50% chance of an Rh- baby.Father's Group (negative)Mother's Group (positive heterozygous)Rh +Rh -Rh -Rh +, Rh -Rh -, Rh -Rh -Rh +, Rh -Rh - Rh -http://www.bloodbook.com/inherited.htmlIf the positive parent is homozygous, the baby will be positive:Father's Group (negative)Mother's Group (positive homozygous)Rh +Rh +Rh -Rh +, Rh -Rh +, Rh -Rh -Rh +, Rh -Rh + Rh -


What does the chemical symbol Be stand for?

I is the chemical symbol for iodine.


What does the rh stand for in rh chair?

They are the initials of the founder of RH chairs.RH Chairs was established by Rolf Holstensson in 1977 in Bodafors, in the Småland region of Sweden. Today they are established in Norway, Denmark, Finland, United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands, in addition to Sweden. They are one of Europe's leading manufacturers of ergonomic seating.


Is it more common to be Rh- or Rh plus?

Rh positive is more common than Rh negative. Approximately 85% of the population is Rh positive.


If a father has O negative blood and the mother is a positive what would the child be?

Father is Rh-Rh-Positive blood type has two options so mother could be Rh+Rh+ or Rh+Rh- and so :Rh-Rh- X Rh+Rh+all kids will be positivethe second option isRh-Rh- X Rh+Rh-50% of the kids will be negativethe other 50% will be positive.