This Autosomal Dominant Genetic Trait Is Associated with a Gene

question 27

Multiple Choice

This autosomal dominant genetic trait is associated with a gene on human chromosome 4 and causes a type of dwarfing due to defective cartilage formation.

• A) Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• B) phenylketonuria
• C) achondroplasia
• D) sickle-cell anemia
• E) cystic fibrosis

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