Color Blindness

Definition

A genetic condition where an individual cannot distinguish certain colors. It's often due to defective color-detecting molecules in cone cells of the retina, which are responsible for color vision.

Related terms

Retina: The light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye where images are formed.

Cone Cells: Specialized cells in your eyes that detect color when light enters your eye.

Mutation:

A change in DNA sequence that can lead to changes in how cells function.