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What condition is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal development of the epiphyseal cartilage, resulting in decreased long bone growth and a type of dwarfism?

a. Microcephaly
b. Tay–Sachs disease
c. Anencephaly
d. Achondroplasia

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User Oz
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Achondroplasia

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Achondroplasia is a serious genetic disease
  • If causes decrease in bone growth like vertebrae.
  • And main cause is it leds to dwarfism.

Option D is correct

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User Pinakin Shah
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Answer:

d) Achondroplasia

Step-by-step explanation:

Achondroplasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal development of the epiphyseal cartilage.

Which results in decreased long bone growth and a type of dwarfism. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

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User TPlet
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