Rh System [Complete] Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Second most important blood group system behind ABO is: - Correct Answer *Rh Blood Group System* [Bolded] There are two different genes of the Rh system transcribed. What are they? - Correct Answer - RhD - RhCE What does Rh protein do? - Correct Answer Traverses the membrane 12 times, important for membrane structure. Individuals with the rare Rh-Null phenotype will have hemolytic anemia. Why is this? - Correct Answer The Rh protein is *neccessary for membrane integrity. People with Rh-Null have no RhD or RhCE to support the membrane.* [Underlined] List the Antigens encoded by the *RhD* gene: - Correct Answer - D List the Antigens encoded by the *RhCE* gene: - Correct Answer - C or c - E or e - f - Cw Why is D antigen test included with routine ABO forward typing? - Correct Answer It is the *most highly antigenic RBC antigen* out there. [Underlined] What % of people are RhD positive in Europe and America? - Correct Answer *85%* [Know] What antigens of the RhCE are *antithetical*? - Correct Answer - C and c - E and e *Compound Antigens* are a unique feature of Rh system because when *two different* antigens can *form one new antigen*. What is the primary example of this? - Correct