6. Achondroplasia dwarfism is a condition caused by a dominant allele. If this allele is dominant,then why are there not many more cases in society?

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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter13: Observing Patterns In Inherited Traits

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Problem 7SQ: A testcross is a way to determine ________. a. phenotype b. genotype c. dominance

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6. Achondroplasia dwarfism is a condition caused by a dominant allele. If this allele is dominant,
then why are there not many more cases in society?

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A mutation in a gene that codes for a protein involved in a crucial biological process, such as DNA repair or cell division, can cause the production of a wrong protein that cannot perform its normal function. This can cause the cell or organism to function improperly and can potentially lead to the development of a disease or disorder.

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