Colorblindness

Definition

Colorblindness is a reduced ability to distinguish between certain colors, typically red and green or blue and yellow. This condition is usually inherited and affects more males than females due to its linkage with X-chromosome.

Related terms

X-linked Trait: Traits that are determined by genes located on the X chromosome.

Genetic Disorder: An illness caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes, often inherited.

Phenotype:

The set of observable characteristics resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.