Color blindness is an example of which type of inheritance? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Color blindness is an example of which type of inheritance?
A. Y-linked
B. Autosomal dominant
C. Autosomal recessive
D. X-linked recessive
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Color blindness (specifically red-green color blindness) is an X-linked recessive disorder. The gene responsible is located on the X chromosome. Males (XY) are more frequently affected because they only have one X chromosome; a single recessive allele will cause the disorder. Females (XX) need two recessive alleles to be affected, making them more likely to be carriers.

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