In males, the gene for color blindness is present in:
Correct answer: A. X-chromosome
- A. X-chromosome
- B. None of these
- C. Y-chromosome
- D. Both X and Y chromosomes
Explanation
The gene for colour blindness is present on the X chromosome. As males have XY chromosomes, their X chromosome is inherited from their mothers whereas females have XX chromosomes, their X chromosomes are inherited by their fathers and mothers. So males are more likely to be affected by colour blindness because they need one faulty gene on their X chromosome to be colour blind and females need two faulty genes in this case.
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