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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?

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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?
  1. 25%
  2. 50%
  3. 0%
  4. 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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