Because the gene for color blindness is located on the X-chromosome, it is normally impossible for a .. A. Carrier mother to pass the gene to her son B. Color blind father to pass the gene on to his son C. Color blind father to pass the gene to his daughter D. Carrier mother to pass the gene to her daughter

Because the gene for color blindness is located on the X-chromosome, it is normally impossible for a .. A. Carrier mother to pass the gene to her son B. Color blind father to pass the gene on to his son C. Color blind father to pass the gene to his daughter D. Carrier mother to pass the gene to her daughter

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

15th Edition

ISBN:9781337408332

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter14: Chromosomes And Human Inheritance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6SQ: Choose the statement that is incorrect. a. A son can inherit a recessive allele on an X chromosome...

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