A Recessive Allele on the X Chromosome Causes Color Deficiency

question 16

Multiple Choice

A recessive allele on the X chromosome causes color deficiency. A noncolor- deficient woman (whose father is color deficient) marries a color- deficient man. If they have a son, what is the chance that he will be color deficient?

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

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