Max has the trait for colorblindness, which is an X-linked condition. If Max mates with Jenny who is a carrier for the same characteristic, what is the probability of one of their sons inheriting the trait from their father? I was believe its 50 percent since boys or sons can inherite  colorblindness. Girls are just carries of the trait

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Max has the trait for colorblindness, which is an X-linked condition. If Max mates with Jenny who is a carrier for the same characteristic, what is the probability of one of their sons inheriting the trait from their father?

I was believe its 50 percent since boys or sons can inherite  colorblindness. Girls are just carries of the trait

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Step 1: Brief about colour blindness

Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is a genetic condition characterized by the inability to perceive certain colors or differences in color.

This impairment often results from a lack or malfunction of specific photo pigments in the cone cells of the retina, which are responsible for color vision.

The most common type of color blindness is red-green color blindness, followed by blue-yellow color blindness, with varying degrees of severity.

Individuals with color blindness may have difficulty distinguishing between certain colors, particularly red and green hues. While color blindness is typically inherited as a sex-linked trait, it can also be acquired later in life due to eye diseases, aging, or exposure to certain chemicals.


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