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If a father and son are both defective in red-greenn colour vision, is it likely that the son inherited the trait from his father? Comment.

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To determine if the son inherited the defective red-green color vision from his father, we need to analyze the genetics involved in this condition. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Sex Chromosomes**: - Males have XY chromosomes, while females have XX chromosomes. The X chromosome carries the gene responsible for red-green color vision. 2. **Inheritance of Traits**: ...
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