Achondroplasia, a hereditary form of dwarfism, is an autosomal dominant disorder; however homozygous dominant

individuals either die before birth or very shortly thereafter. The homozygous recessive condition is normal. A dwarf
couple decide to have children. Use this information to answer the following question:Of
the children of this couple who survive, what is the probability that they will be normal?



a. 0
b. ¼
c. 1/3
d. 2/3
e. ½


ANSWER: c

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