A Short-Statured Patient Inquires About the Genetic Implication of Her

Multiple Choice

A short-statured patient inquires about the genetic implication of her condition and would like to know the reason for it. The physician knows that the patient has achondroplasia. Which of the following is the correct reason for the condition?

A) lack of calcification of the epiphyseal plate
B) lack of matrix formation in the epiphyseal plate
C) excess calcification of the epiphyseal plate
D) excess chondrocyte formation in the epiphyseal plate
E) reduction in chondrocyte formation in the epiphyseal plate