Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Chromosomes, genes and proteins

Chromosomes, genes and proteins — practice question

Colour blindness is a sex-linked characteristic. Which of the following statements about colour blindness is correct?

  • AThe gene for colour blindness is located on the Y chromosome and colour blindness is more common in males than in females.
  • BThe gene for colour blindness is located on the X chromosome and colour blindness is more common in males than in females.
  • CThe gene for colour blindness is located on the X chromosome and colour blindness is more common in females than in males.
  • DThe gene for colour blindness is located on the Y chromosome and colour blindness is more common in females than in males.

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