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What is achondroplasia's karyotype?

Achondroplasia is caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene and is not related to a specific karyotype. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, and individuals with achondroplasia typically have a normal karyotype (46 chromosomes in humans).


Can achondroplasia be passed on to offspring?

Yes. Most cases of achondroplasia are associated with a dominant mutant form of the FGFR3 gene. Thus, if someone with achondroplasia has children with a person without achondroplasia, 50% of the offspring would be predicted to inherit the disorder. If two people with achondroplasia were to have children, 50% would inherit acondroplasia (i.e. would be heterozygous for the mutant FGFR3 allele), 25% would be normal, and 25% would inherit two copies of the mutant FGFR3 allele, a condition which is almost certainly lethal.


Name the organ systems that is affected by genetic diseases?

Genetic diseases can affect any organ system in the body, including the nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, endocrine system, musculoskeletal system, and immune system. Symptoms and severity of genetic diseases can vary depending on which organ system is impacted.


Can Achondroplasia be detected before birth?

Yes, it can be detected before birth. Doctors can use an ultrasound to determine if the child is homozygous dominant or heterozygous, in which cases the child would be infected with Achondroplasia, because it is a dominant trait.


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.

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What systems in the body are affected by achondroplasia?

the skeletal system


How is achondroplasia diagnosed?

whats the name of the test that diagnoses achondroplasia


How much is medicines or hospitals for people with achondroplasia?

There are no medications for achondroplasia


What is achondroplasia?

Achondroplasia is characterized by abnormal bone growth that results in short stature with disproportionately short arms and legs, a large head, and characteristic facial features with frontal bossing and mid-face hypoplasia.


Is achondroplasia a form of dwarfism?

Yes, achondroplasia is a form of dwarfism characterized by a specific genetic mutation that affects bone growth, leading to disproportionate short stature. Individuals with achondroplasia typically have shorter limbs and a larger head compared to their body. It is the most common type of skeletal dysplasia and is caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene.


Do Ellie Simmonds parents have achondroplasia?

no Ellie Simmonds parents has not got achondroplasia


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).


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