is a protein found in blood that is represented by a + or – sign, which affects the compatibility of blood with other blood types.

The plus or minus sign in a blood type refers to whether the Rhesus (Rh) factor is present on red blood cells. For example, a positive blood type has the Rh factor, while a negative type does not. Therefore, the correct choice is Rhesus factor.

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