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In erythroblastosis foetalis,

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Rh antibodies pass from the (Rh +ve) mother into the (Rh -ve) baby through the placenta.
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Rh antibodies pass from the (Rh -ve) mother into the (Rh +ve) baby through the placenta.
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Rh antigens pass from the (Rh -ve) mother into the (Rh +ve) baby through the placenta.
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Rh antigens pass from the (Rh +ve) mother into (Rh-ve) baby through the placenta.

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Correct option is B

The Rh antibodies from the mother (Rh-ve) can leak into the blood of the foetus (Rh+ve) and destroy the foetal RBCs. This could be fatal to the foetus or could cause severe anaemia and jaundice to the baby. This condition is called erythroblastosis foetalis.

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