Genetic counselling is important when a marriage is planned between a

Genetic counselling is important when a marriage is planned between a
  • A.
    Rh– woman and Rh man+
  • B.
    Rh– woman and Rh– man
  • C.
    Rh+ woman and Rh+ man
  • D.
    Rh+ woman and Rh– man
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Most people — about 85% — are Rh positive. But if a woman who is Rh negative and a man who is Rh positive conceive a baby, there is the potential for a baby to have a health problem. The baby growing inside the Rh-negative mother may have Rh-positive blood, inherited from the father. Approximately half of the children born to an Rh-negative mother and Rh-positive father will be Rh positive

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