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Is achondroplastic dwarfism a gene malfunction or mutation?
it is a mutation of the gene FRG3 in chromosome 4
How is a chromosome effeced by achondroplasia?
The only difference in the chromosome is the presence of the allele that results in an individual with acondroplastic dwarfism. The chromosome affects the structure of the organism, the allele affects the growth plates of the long bones resulting shortened limbs.
What chromosomes are responsible for dwarfism?
Some studies have isolated defects for the production of pituitary hormones to the short arm (the "p" end) of chromosome 3 at a specific location of 3p11. Other studies have found changes on the short arm of chromosome 7.
Is dwarfism located on a particular chromosome?
Many inherited disorders in humans are controlled by a single gene. Achondroplasia is a form of dwarfism. About one out of 25,000 people has achondroplasia. The homozygous dominant genotype causes death of the embryo, and therefore only heterozygotes, individuals with a single copy of the defective allele, have this disorder. This also mean that a person with achondroplasia has a 50% chance of passing the condition on to any children. Achondroplasia is a recessive allele.
Is dwarfism x or y linked?
it depends on which gender has dwarfism so if the women has dwarfism the she could have a baby that has dwarfism
How do you treat dwarfism?
There is no treatment for dwarfism. It is permanent.
How do you tell if you have dwarfism?
You can tell if you have dwarfism if you are really small.
What are facts about dwarfism?
There are no good advantages on dwarfism or gigantism.
Is Dwarfism a disease?
Yes. Dwarfism is a genetic disorder.
What are the frequency statistics of dwarfism?
One in 10 thousand babies are born with Dwarfism. One in 10 thousand babies are born with Dwarfism.
How does a person inherit dwarfism?
Dwarfism is caused by a deficiency of growth hormone
Is Dwarfism fatal?
It is fatal, but it matters of what kind of dwarfism.
