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What is the role of the gene responsible for colour blindness in a normal human beings?

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A dominant X - linked gene is necessary for the formation of colour sensitive cells, the cones which helps to distinguish colours. A recessive form of the gene is incapable of producing the cones. Hence the affected person is unable to distinguish red and green colour.
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