wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Following are the two statements given.

I. If both father and son are colour blind, it is definite that the son inherited the trait from his father.
II. Colour blindness is more common in males than females.

Select the correct alternative.

A
Both I and II are true
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
I is true, II is false
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
I is false, II is true
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Both I and II are false
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C I is false, II is true
Statement I is false as colour blindness is caused by an X-linked recessive mutation. The sons inherit their X chromosome from their mother and not father.
Statement II is true. Colour blindness is a recessive trait. The mutant allele is carried by the X ­chromosome. If males carry just a single copy of mutated allele, they will still be diseased. The same is not true for females. So, colour blindness is more common in males than females.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Sex Linked Inheritance in Humans
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon