Single Choice

Achondroplasia is a disease related with the defect in the formation of

AMembrane.
BCartilage.
Correct Answer
CMucosa.
DNone of the above.

Solution

Achondroplasia is a disorder inherited as dominant characteristic in which bones of arms and legs fail to grow to normal size due to defect in both cartilage and bone. It results in a type of dwarfism characterised by short limbs, a normal sized head and body and normal intelligence.

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