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What is it called when chromosomes don't separate correctly during meiosis?
Nondisjunction
Who named achondroplasia?
Pierre Maroteaux
The genotype xo results from what?
Nondisjunction.
What is the failure of chromosome pairs to separate properly during meiosis?
Nondisjunction
If a couple with normal phenotypes get married and have a child then what is the chance that the child will develope achondroplasia?
People with achondroplasia can be born to parents who don't have the condition. This is the result of a new mutations. New gene mutations leading to achondroplasia are associated with the paternal age effect (over 35 years old). Studies have demonstrated that new gene mutations for achondroplasia are exclusively inherited from the father and occur during spermatogenesis.
How much is medicines or hospitals for people with achondroplasia?
There are no medications for achondroplasia
How is achondroplasia diagnosed?
whats the name of the test that diagnoses achondroplasia
The faillure of chromosomes to separate during meiosis is called?
Its called disconjunction. Sometimes it is so bad that they have a miscarriage or the following happens:Trisomy (extra chromosomeso have 47 chromosomes instead of 46)Down's syndrome (andextra number 21 chromosome)Klinefelter's syndrome (males with an extra X chromosome...XXY)
Do Ellie Simmonds parents have achondroplasia?
no Ellie Simmonds parents has not got achondroplasia
What is it called when chromosomes don't separate correctly during meiosis?
Nondisjunction
Is achondroplasia hereditary?
yes, achondroplasia is hereditary and if one of a parent has it you have 50% chance to inheriting it.
Is there a cure for achondroplasia?
No
Is anyone looking for a cure for achondroplasia?
Yes ,we are looking for a cure for achondroplasia. Please help! Amita
What is the heredity cause for achondroplasia?
Mutations in the FGFR3 gene are the cause for achondroplasia (short-limbed dwarfism).
Is colon cancer nondisjunction?
no
Can you get achondroplasia with out having a parent that has it?
Yes People with achondroplasia can be born to parents that do not have the condition. This is the result of a new mutation.[2]
What is the name of the gene for Achondroplasia?
Achondroplasia is caused by a mutation of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene.
