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Q: Is achondroplasia more common in one ethnicity?
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Is achondroplasia hereditary?

yes, achondroplasia is hereditary and if one of a parent has it you have 50% chance to inheriting it.


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Multi means more than one. Ethnicity is race. So it means more than one race.


What type of point mutation is dwarfism?

One type of dwarfism that is a point mutation is achondroplasia.


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It is untrue to say that "everyone is a different ethnicity." By definition, an ethinic group is a set of many more than one person who share cultural values, so for each ethnic group there are many people who have that same ethnicity.


Is achondroplasia caused by a mutation?

Yes, it is caused by an autosomal dominant mutation. One copy of the mutation will cause the condition.


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What are facts about achondroplasia?

Clinical features of achondroplasia:* nonproportional dwarfism (short stature)* shortening of the proximal limbs (termed rhizomelic shortening)* short fingers and toes* a large head with prominent forehead* small midface with a flattened nasal bridge* spinal kyphosis (convex curvature) or lordosis (concave curvature)* varus (bowleg) or valgus (knock knee) deformities* frequent ear infections (due to Eustachian tube blockages), sleep apnea(which can be central or obstructive), and hydrocephalus* midface hypoplasiaFor the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below.


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