Question 47
Mendelian InheritanceA woman with Rhesus negative blood group was advised not to marry a man with Rhesus positive blood group because
- A.it will hinder her from having blood transfusion from her husband.
- B.it will result in sickness and probably death of the offspring.
- C.her children may all resemble her husband.
- D.it may affect her childbearing ability.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (it will result in sickness and probably death of the offspring.)
Explanation
A Rh-negative mother can form antibodies against a Rh-positive baby's blood, which may destroy the red cells of later babies.