The Rh factor is an antigen similar to one present in which of the following animals?
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Correct answer: Rhesus monkeys
The Rh antigen is named after the Rhesus monkey, in which it was first discovered. Nearly 80 percent of humans possess this antigen on their RBC surfaces and are termed Rh positive (Rh+).
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