-Achondroplasia
A) is inherited as an autosomal recessive condition.
B) affects about one in one million people.
C) affects only homozygotes.
D) is characterized by abnormally short arms and legs.
E) is all of these.

Question

-Achondroplasia
A) is inherited as an autosomal recessive condition. 
B) affects about one in one million people. 
C) affects only homozygotes. 
D) is characterized by abnormally short arms and legs. 
E) is all of these.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormally short stature with disproportionately short arms and legs. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, not recessive, and affects heterozygotes. It is more common than one in one million people.