Achondroplasia Is a Form of Dwarfism Caused by a Dominant

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Multiple Choice

Achondroplasia is a form of dwarfism caused by a dominant allele. The homozygous dominant genotype causes death, so individuals who have this condition are all heterozygotes. If a person with achondroplasia mates with a person who does not have achondroplasia, what percentage of their children would be expected to have achondroplasia?

• A)0%
• B)50%
• C)75%
• D)100%

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