Multiple choice

Rh factor is named after

  1. monkey

  2. drosophila

  3. rat

  4. man

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Explanation

The Rh (Rhesus) factor was first discovered in the blood of Rhesus monkeys, which is why it bears this name. This blood group system is crucial in transfusion medicine and pregnancy, as Rh incompatibility can cause hemolytic disease in newborns.

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