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Ch 11 Complex Patterns of Inheritance

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Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)

Achondroplasia (Dwarfism). By Maddie Alm and Kirk Webb. Inheritance. Achondroplasia is a dominant gene. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern (you only need one copy of the altered gene for the disorder to show up). Genotypes.

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Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia. By: Samantha Lenz and Courtney Miller. Background / History. Achondroplasia also known as Dwarfism was discovered by ancient Egyptians. Egyptians with Achondroplasia were considered supernatural.

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Achondroplasia (Dwarfism)

Achondroplasia (Dwarfism). General Facts:. 1 in 40,000 live births are dwarfs. It is characterized by an abnormality in the conversion of cartilage into bone. About 80 percent of cases result from new genetic mutations rather than being transferred from the parent.

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Achondroplasia Dwarfism

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Achondroplasia By: Adam Tarnasky and Shu Wang

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