]> 2026-07-31T09:41:42+00:00 WBR0103 0 en The patient’s condition is caused by inactivating mutations in the ''FGFR3'' gene; and his children have a near 0% chance of developing dwarfism. The patient’s condition is caused by inactivating mutations in the ''FGFR3'' gene; and his children have a 50% chance of developing dwarfism. The patient’s condition is caused by activating mutations in the ''FGFR3'' gene; and his children have a near 0% chance of developing dwarfism. Since achondroplasia is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder with complete penetrance, there is 50% chance the mutant allele is transmitted to the offspring. The patient’s condition is caused by activating mutations in the ''FGFR3'' gene; and his children have a near 25% chance of developing dwarfism. The patient’s condition is caused by activating mutations in the ''FGFR3'' gene; and his children have a near 50% chance of developing dwarfism. Genetics A 28-year-old man with dwarfism recently married a woman of normal stature. Neither of his parents had dwarfism, nor did any of his two siblings. Further questioning reveals that his parents conceived him when his father was 52 years old and his mother was 28. The patient and his wife are interested in having children and seek genetic counseling. Which of the following statements is most likely true? E Endocrine Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology 2020-10-27T23:21:18Z 2459150.473125 WBR0103