Multiple Choice
Achondroplasia is a form of dwarfism in humans. It is caused by a mutant allele of the fibroblast growth factor receptor gene (FGFR) that produces an overactive protein. Having one copy of the mutant allele results in dwarfism. Two copies of the mutant allele results in death before birth.
-Based in this information, what can you infer about the inheritance of the FGFR alleles?
A) The mutant FGFR allele is pleiotropic.
B) Some achondroplastic dwarfs are heterozygous for the mutant allele and some are homozygous.
C) The wild-type and mutant FGFR alleles are codominant.
D) The mutant FGFR allele shows incomplete penetrance.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q2: In rats, the P gene allele for
Q3: What can explain the phenomenon where the
Q4: Some multifactorial traits are determined by many
Q5: Which genotypic ratio indicates a recessive lethal
Q6: A particular flower can be purple, blue,
Q7: A pure-breeding fruit fly with curled wings
Q8: A disease is caused by homozygosity for
Q9: Two alleles of gene C control hair
Q10: In the common daisy, genes A and
Q11: In the common daisy, genes A and