What genes are color vision deficiencies linked to? A. \( X \) chromosome B. It's not a genetic disorder C. Y chromosome D. It can be linked to any gene Resel Selection

Color vision deficiencies are primarily linked to genes located on the X chromosome. This is why these deficiencies often exhibit a higher prevalence in males, as they have only one X chromosome. If that X chromosome carries a gene mutation affecting color vision, it will manifest in males, while females would need mutations on both of their X chromosomes to show symptoms. Interestingly, there are several types of color vision deficiencies, including red-green color blindness and blue-yellow color blindness, each associated with different genes on the X chromosome. Additional variations can occur due to different genetic mechanisms, but the X chromosome remains the primary culprit for the most common forms!