Achondroplasia Is a Form of Dwarfism That Is Inherited in Humans

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Multiple Choice

Achondroplasia is a form of dwarfism that is inherited in humans as an autosomal dominant.A survey in a small country showed that, within a 2-year period, there were 12 children with normal parents born with this disorder out of a total of 420, 000 births.What is the mutation rate in mutations/locus/generation?

• A)1)4 × 10^-5
• B)2)8 × 10^-6
• C)2)5 × 10^-5
• D)2)8 × 10^-5
• E)7)4 × 10^-6

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