In achondroplasia, a ____________ condition could result in severe skeletal malformations that are lethal before birth or shortly after.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


homozygous

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a. resists low temperatures. b. resists acids. c. resists bases. d. resists high temperatures. e. resists centrifugation.

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Optometrists, who help patients with their vision problems, know that certain types of repetitive use of the muscles around the lens of the eye can "train" the lens to become flatter than normal

This often occurs in truck drivers, sailors, and other people who focus on the horizon or at great distances for long periods of time. What would be the consequence of this on the eye over a long time period? A) Nearsightedness B) Farsightedness C) Complete blindness D) Color-deficiency

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