On Which Chromosome Are the Genes That Code for RH

question 29

Multiple Choice

On which chromosome are the genes that code for RH proteins, namely, RHD and RHCE located?

• A) Chromosome 1
• B) Chromosome 19
• C) Chromosome 20
• D) Chromosome 9

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