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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Haemolytic disease of the new born.
Options
A Congenital anomaly
B Teratogenesis
C Erythroblastosis foetalis
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D Anemia
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Erythroblastosis fetalis (also called hemolytic disease of the newborn) is a potentially life-threatening blood disorder in a fetus or newborn infant. It is caused by an incompatibility between the mother's and baby's blood types, most commonly Rh incompatibility.

Hint

This condition is often caused by Rh factor incompatibility.

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