The 'Rh factor' was first discovered in the blood of which animal, giving it its name?
A. Rhesus monkey
B. Rabbit
C. Reindeer
D. Rat
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Rh factor (Rhesus factor) is an inherited protein found on the surface of red blood cells. It was discovered in 1940 by Karl Landsteiner and Alexander Wiener. They immunized rabbits and guinea pigs with the red blood cells of the Rhesus monkey (Macaca mulatta). The serum produced contained antibodies that agglutinated the red blood cells of about 85% of humans. These individuals were designated Rh-positive, and the rest Rh-negative.
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