Because of a population crash in 1775, the Pingalese have the highest incidence of ____________ in the world.

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Achromatopsia, also known as monochromatism, is a rare genetic disorder that affects the cone cells in the retina, leading to total or partial color blindness. The Pingalese population experienced a genetic bottleneck in 1775, which significantly reduced the gene pool and increased the prevalence of certain genetic disorders, including achromatopsia.

Because of a Population Crash in 1775, the Pingalese Have