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Is down's syndrome more common in one ethnicity?
Caucasian
Is achondroplasia hereditary?
yes, achondroplasia is hereditary and if one of a parent has it you have 50% chance to inheriting it.
Is angelman syndrome more common in one ethnicity?
Angelman syndrome does not appear to be more common in any specific ethnicity; it affects individuals across all ethnic backgrounds equally. The condition is caused primarily by genetic mutations, particularly deletions or mutations in the UBE3A gene on chromosome 15, which occur randomly. While there may be variations in reporting and diagnosis rates among populations, there is no significant evidence to suggest that one ethnicity is more predisposed to Angelman syndrome than others.
Is diabetes found more in one ethnicity than another?
yes
Was achondroplasia one example of autosomal inheritance pattern?
Yes, achondroplasia is an example of an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern. This means that only one copy of the mutated gene needs to be inherited to display the condition.
Is the Fragile X Syndrome more common in one ethnicity?
Yes, Fragile X Syndrome is more common in individuals of Caucasian descent compared to other ethnicities. It is estimated to occur in approximately 1 in 4,000 males and 1 in 6,000-8,000 females of Caucasian background.
Do ethnic groups have different blood types that are more common for that group?
Yes, they do. The most common is O positive for all ethnicities. While one ethnicity may be high in A positive for example, that same ethinicity may be low in A negative.
Is achondroplasia caused by a mutation?
Yes, achondroplasia is primarily caused by a specific mutation in the FGFR3 gene. This mutation leads to abnormal bone growth and results in the characteristic features of achondroplasia, such as short stature and characteristic facial features.
Is ehlers donlos syndrome more common in one ethnicity?
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) does not appear to be significantly more common in any specific ethnicity; it affects individuals across all ethnic groups. However, certain genetic variants associated with EDS may be more prevalent in specific populations. Overall, the incidence rates can vary due to differences in genetic backgrounds and reporting practices, but no ethnic group is definitively known to have a higher prevalence of EDS.
Why is everyone a different ethnicity?
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.
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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