WAEC Biology 2016 Question 45

Question 45

Chromosomes, DNA and Sex Linkage

The illustration below represents a cross between a colour-blind male and a normal female. Which of the genotypes are carriers of colour blindness?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.I and II only
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.I, II and III only
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Answer: A (I and II only)

Explanation

I and II are XcX females: they carry one colour-blindness allele but see normally. III and IV are normal XY males.