A Recessive Allele on the X Chromosome Causes Color Blindness

question 18

Multiple Choice

A recessive allele on the X chromosome causes color blindness. A noncolor-blind woman (whose father is color blind) marries a color-blind man. What is the chance that their son will be color blind?

• A)0%
• B)25%
• C)50%
• D)75%
• E)100%

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