This autosomal dominant genetic trait is associated with a gene on human chromosome 4 and causes a type of

dwarfing due to defective cartilage formation.



a. Duchenne muscular dystrophy
b. phenylketonuria
c. achondroplasia
d. sickle-cell anemia
e. cystic fibrosis


ANSWER: c

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