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What is red-green colour blindness in men known as?

Correct answer C. Both A and B

Explanation

Both protanopia (missing red-sensitive cones) and deuteranopia (missing green-sensitive cones) are forms of red-green colour blindness, which is inherited on the X chromosome.

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