Is the Rhesus Factor related to the Rhesus monkey?

Answer by  Chemist47 (189)

The original rhesus factor was derived in the laboratory using the blood of the rhesus monkey as an antigen to which the antibodies were raised, the term rhesus factor came from the scientists working with it to remind them of the serum origin.

Answer by  Jenny25 (939)

Yes they are actually related. The factor is present in the Rhesus monkey as well. You can find more information on this topic on the wikipedia website. You will see the relation then.

Answer by  Calluna (5)

Yes they are related. Rhesus Macaque monkeys were used in the experiments to discover the rhesus factor for bloof grouping. The rhesus factor can affect a pregnany woman and her child.

Answer by  fig40 (89)

The Rhesus blood factor is the blood group determination that is designated as either positive or negative. It is related to the Rhesus monkey because this is where the blood groups were first discovered. They were later discovered in humans also; providing the link between monkeys ansd man.