A man whose father was colour blind marries a woman who had a colour blind mother and normal father. What percentage of male children of this couple would be colour blind?
Question and options
A man whose father was colour blind marries a woman who had a colour blind mother and normal father. What percentage of male children of this couple would be colour blind?
- 25%
- 50%
- 0%
- 75%
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 50%
The man received his X from his mother, so his father's colour blindness does not affect him (normal vision). The woman has a colour-blind mother, so she is a carrier. Sons get their X from the mother: 50% will be colour blind.
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