Which of the following is correct about the Rh factor?

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Which of the following is correct about the Rh factor?

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Rh-positive individuals lack Rh antigens. Rh-negative individuals can safely receive Rh-positive blood. Rh factor is important during pregnancy. Correct Rh factor determines universal blood donors.

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Rh incompatibility between an Rh-negative mother and Rh-positive fetus can cause erythroblastosis fetalis.

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