NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER 1999

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                    The problem due to \[R{{h}^{-}}\] factor arises when the blood of two (\[R{{h}^{+}}\] and \[R{{h}^{-}}\]) mix-up:        

    A)             during pregnancy                                                

    B)             through transfusion

    C)             in a test tube                                        

    D)             both (a) and (b)

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                    Landsteiner and Werner (1940) discovered Rh antigens in the rhesus monkey.                 Now it is found in most human beings. Humans with this factor are said to be \[R{{h}^{+}}\] (positive) and humans without this factor are said to be \[R{{h}^{-}}\](negative). The problem due to Rh incompatibility arises when the blood of \[R{{h}^{+}}\] person and \[R{{h}^{-}}\] women mixes up during pregnancy or through blood transfusion.


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