Q147 / 180 · AIIMS 2017 · Zoology

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

  • A
    membrane
  • Correct answer
    B
    cartilage
  • C
    mucosa
  • D
    none of these.

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.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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