color blindness

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Case 2

A 5-year-old boy was just diagnosed with red–green color blindness. His parents are concerned and want clarification regarding how their son got this disorder as they have a daughter who does not have the disorder.

Answer the following questions his parents have about the new diagnosis. 

  1. How is red–green color blindness inherited?
  2. Why doesn’t our daughter have the disorder?