Protanopia and deuteranopia have in common that they both
A) result from a loss of blue cones.
B) are defects in which yellow and blue colours are confused.
C) are defects in which red and green colours are confused.
D) result from a lack of yellow pigment.
E) result from a lack of any rod photoreceptor.

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Protanopia and deuteranopia are both types of red-green color blindness, where individuals have difficulty distinguishing between red and green hues. This is due to defects in the red (protanopia) and green (deuteranopia) cone cells in the retina.

Protanopia and Deuteranopia Have in Common That They Both