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yes obviously.but in some cases it may not happen due to the repressive genes
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Is dwarfism a sex-linked disease?
This is sex linked and is inherited through the parents.
What type of point mutation is dwarfism?
One type of dwarfism that is a point mutation is achondroplasia.
Is hypopituitarism a type of dwarfism?
If it results in a lowered production of growth hormone then yes, dwarfism can result.
What type of dwarfism does Mikey Post suffer from?
Diastrophic Dwarfism, but I wouldn't say he is "suffering" much.
What organ does dwarfism affect?
Dwarfism affects the entire body. More particularly the neck, abdomen, head, and chest.
How do you turn someone in to a midgit?
Dwarfism including 'midgets', is an inherited feature -- people are born that way, not created.
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
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.
How do you treat dwarfism?
There is no treatment for dwarfism. It is permanent.
How is dwarfism passed?
There are two types of dwarfism that are hereditary. Diastrophic Dysplasia is inherited through a recessive gene while Achondroplasia is passed on through a dominant gene.
Can you catch Moruio syndrome from a cold?
Morquio syndrome is a birth defect disease that is inherited. Symptoms of the disease include large fingers, abnormal heart development, dwarfism and knock-knees.
What are facts about dwarfism?
There are no good advantages on dwarfism or gigantism.
How do you tell if you have dwarfism?
You can tell if you have dwarfism if you are really small.
Is Dwarfism a disease?
Yes. Dwarfism is a genetic disorder.
Is dwarfism a sex-linked disease?
This is sex linked and is inherited through the parents.
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
