Q. Which one pair of parents is most likely get a child, who would suffer from haemolytic disease of new born?
A) $Rh^{+}\ mother\ and\ Rh^{-}\ father$
B) $Rh^{-}\ mother\ and\ Rh^{-}\ father$
C) $Rh^{+}\ mother\ and\ Rh^{+}\ father$
D) $Rh^{-}\ mother\ and\ Rh^{+}\ father$
Explanation
Rh factor was first reported by Landsteiner and Winer in rhesus monkey. When $Rh^{+}$man marry with $Rh^{-}$women the foetus will be $Rh^{+}$. This cause the condition called haemolytic disease (erythroblastosis foetalis).
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.