What is red green color blindness mutation pattern?

The most common type of color blindness, red-green color blindness, is caused by mutations in the genes that code for the red and green cone pigments. These genes are located on the X chromosome, so red-green color blindness is more common in males than in females.

There are two main types of red-green color blindness:

* Protanopia: This type of color blindness is caused by a mutation in the gene that codes for the red cone pigment. People with protanopia have difficulty distinguishing between red and green objects.

* Deuteranopia: This type of color blindness is caused by a mutation in the gene that codes for the green cone pigment. People with deuteranopia have difficulty distinguishing between green and red objects.

In both cases, the mutation results in a cone pigment that is less sensitive to light of a particular wavelength. This means that people with red-green color blindness have difficulty distinguishing between colors that are close together in the spectrum, such as red and green.

Red-green color blindness is a relatively common condition, affecting about 8% of males and 0.5% of females. It is usually not a serious medical condition, but it can interfere with certain activities, such as driving or working with electrical wiring.