The genes for the wavelength-sensitive pigments in visual receptors are found on the _______ chromosome. This is the reason that "color blindness" is more prevalent in _______.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The genes for the wavelength-sensitive pigments are located on the X chromosome. Since men have only one X chromosome, a defect in these genes leads to color blindness more frequently in men than in women, who have two X chromosomes.

The Genes for the Wavelength-Sensitive Pigments in Visual Receptors Are