Asked by Bryan Something on Sep 24, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT true of colorblindness?

A) It is a hereditary trait carried on the X chromosome.
B) Protanopia involves a lack of or a decrease in sensitivity to the blue-sensitive cones.
C) Males and females can be colorblind, but the condition is more common in males.
D) Deuteranopia involves a lack of or a decreased sensitivity to green-sensitive cones.
E) All of these are true of colorblindness.

Protanopia

A type of color blindness characterized by difficulty in distinguishing between red and green colors.

Deuteranopia

A form of colorblindness where individuals have trouble telling green and red colors apart.

Colorblindness

A deficiency in the way one sees color, making it difficult to distinguish certain colors from another.

  • Understand the genetic and physiological aspects of colorblindness.
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fAiZi ChAtHa5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Protanopia involves a lack of or a decrease in sensitivity to the red-sensitive cones, not the blue-sensitive cones.