Asked by Dareen Alassaf on May 28, 2024
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Men are more likely to have color vision deficiency than women because this deficiency is caused by
A) a recessive gene on the X chromosome.
B) a recessive gene on the Y chromosome.
C) sex-related hormones.
D) the fact that girls are typically rewarded and encouraged for accurate color vision more than boys typically are.
Color Vision Deficiency
A condition impacting the ability to perceive colors accurately, commonly referred to as color blindness.
X Chromosome
One of the two sex chromosomes, present in both males (XY) and females (XX), involved in determining sex and other genetic traits.
- Explain the genetic basis and prevalence of color vision deficiency.
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Zybrea KnightJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The most common form of color vision deficiency is red-green color blindness, which is caused by a recessive gene on the X chromosome. Men only have one X chromosome, while women have two, making it more common for men to inherit this gene from their mother.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the genetic basis and prevalence of color vision deficiency.