If a Child Becomes Blind in an Accident, and Many

question 76

Multiple Choice

If a child becomes blind in an accident, and many years later undergoes a cornea transplant, what should we expect to happen?

• A)The eyes will not function normally, and the brain will not be able to process visual input"
• B)The eyes will not function normally, but the brain will be able to correctly process all visual input"
• C)The eyes will function normally, but the brain will not be able to properly process the input"
• D)The eyes will function normally, and the brain will automatically begin to correctly process all visual input"

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Definitions:

Dominant

Refers to a trait that overshadows another when both are present, or an individual/group that exerts power over others in a given context.

Recessive

Describing a gene that is expressed in the phenotype only when two copies of the gene (one from each parent) are present.

Color-Blindness

A visual condition where an individual has difficulty distinguishing between certain colors, typically involving reds, greens, and blues.

X Chromosome

One of the two sex chromosomes, XX typically resulting in female characteristics and XY in male, playing a crucial role in genetic determination of sex.