Which One of the Following Statements About Achondroplasia Is Incorrect

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about achondroplasia is incorrect?

• A) Advanced maternal age is a risk factor.
• B) Patients with heterozygous achondroplasia have a poor survival rate.
• C) Achondroplasia is most commonly the result of a spontaneous mutation.
• D) Achondroplasia results from decreased endochondral bone formation.

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