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What is the main reason that color blindness occurs more frequently in males than females?
What is the main reason that color blindness occurs more frequently in males than females?
- Males have a single X chromosome, while females have two, making them more susceptible to X-linked recessive disorders. (correct)
- Color blindness is more prevalent in certain ethnic groups, and males are more likely to belong to those groups.
- Females have a stronger immune system that can better fight against the genetic defects that cause color blindness.
- Males are more exposed to environmental factors that can lead to color blindness.
What is the approximate percentage of females who are affected by red-green color blindness?
What is the approximate percentage of females who are affected by red-green color blindness?
- 25%
- 50%
- 0.4% (correct)
- 8%
Which type of inheritance pattern is used to explain the pedigree shown in Figure 4.14(a)?
Which type of inheritance pattern is used to explain the pedigree shown in Figure 4.14(a)?
- X-linked dominant
- Autosomal recessive
- X-linked recessive
- Autosomal dominant (correct)
What type of genetic disorder is color blindness?
What type of genetic disorder is color blindness?
What is the approximate percentage of males affected by red-green color blindness?
What is the approximate percentage of males affected by red-green color blindness?
What is the primary function of DNA in the chromosome?
What is the primary function of DNA in the chromosome?
What is the term used to describe a change or alteration in the genetic material?
What is the term used to describe a change or alteration in the genetic material?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Mendelian disorders?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Mendelian disorders?
What is the primary way to understand whether a Mendelian disorder is dominant or recessive?
What is the primary way to understand whether a Mendelian disorder is dominant or recessive?
Which of the following is an example of an X-linked recessive Mendelian disorder?
Which of the following is an example of an X-linked recessive Mendelian disorder?
