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Biology Question on body fluids and circulation

Rh factor is present in

A

All vertebrates

B

All mammals

C

All reptiles

D

Man and Rhesus Monkey

Answer

Man and Rhesus Monkey

Explanation

Solution

Rhesus factor is an antigen whose presence or absence on the surface of red blood cells forms the basis o f the rhesus blood group system. The factor was first recognized in rhesus monkeys. Most people possessing these factors are known as Rh+Rh^+ and the people who lacks this factor are RhRh^-