Narrative: Achondroplasia, a Hereditary Form of Dwarfism, Is an Autosomal Dominant

question 34

Multiple Choice

Narrative:
Achondroplasia, a hereditary form of dwarfism, is an autosomal dominant disorder; however homozygous dominant individuals either die before birth or very shortly thereafter. The homozygous recessive condition is normal. A dwarf couple decide to have children. Use this information to answer the following question:
Of the children of this couple who survive, what is the probability that they will be normal?

• A) 0
• B) ¼
• C) 1/3
• D) 2/3
• E) ½

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Definitions:

Discretionary Policy

Discretionary policy involves government and central banking measures that are actively implemented to influence economic conditions, such as adjusting taxes or changing interest rates.

Active Monetary Policy

Active monetary policy involves deliberate actions by a central bank to influence the economy's monetary supply and interest rates, aiming to achieve specific macroeconomic objectives.

Passive Approach

A strategy characterized by minimal or no intervention, often used in investment or management contexts.

Expansionary Gap

A situation where actual output in an economy exceeds the potential output, typically leading to inflation.