Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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ISBN: 9781260259049
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 34.5, Problem 4MC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The role of Rh factor in determining whether the immune system of pregnant woman attacks on her fetus.

Concept introduction:

In humans, the blood group is categorized under four groups are found: A, B, AB, and O.

These blood groups are categorized on the basis of the presence or absence of surface protein. The other factor in categorizing the blood groups is the presence of Rh factor. Rh factor or Rhesus factor is the inherited protein present on the surface of red blood cells.

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