Which of the following statements is true regarding the Diego blood group system?
A
It is a high-frequency antigen in the European population
B
It is a low-frequency antigen in the Asian population
C
It is a high-frequency antigen in the African population
D
It is a low-frequency antigen in the European population and a high-frequency antigen in the Asian population
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Explanation
The Diego blood group system is characterized by a low frequency of the Di^a antigen in Europeans and a high frequency in Asians.
Hematology
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Hematology: Blood Grouping and Crossmatching
Medium
MEDICAL
Confidence: high