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Most common inheritance of Achondroplasia is

A
Sporadic
B
Autosomal dominant
C
Autosomal recessive
D
X-linked recessive
High-Yield Explanation
(B) Autosomal dominant # ACHONDROPLASIA: This is a condition caused by the failure of normal ossification of bones, mainly the long bones, resulting in dwarfism.> Since growth of the trunk is only marginally affected, the dwarfism is disproportionate; the limbs being out of proportion with the trunk. The shortening is especially marked in the proximal segments of the limbs.> Autosomal dominant condition caused by failure of normal ossification of bones; mainly long bones resulting in dwarfism.> Dwarfism is of disproportionate type, shortening being marked in proximal segments of limbs.> Intelligence is normal

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