Achondroplasia Is a Common Form of Dwarfism Caused by Autosomal

question 17

Multiple Choice

Achondroplasia is a common form of dwarfism caused by autosomal dominant mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor gene 3.If a person with achondroplasia married and had children with a person of normal height,what is the probability that both their first child and second child would have achondroplasia?

• A)1/8
• B)1/4
• C)1/2
• D)1

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