Question

achondroplasia is a form of dwarfism in humans. it is caused by a mutant allele of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (fgfr) gene that produces an overactive protein. having one copy of the mutant allele results in dwarfism. having two copies of the mutant allele results in stillbirth. (infant dies in the womb.) which allele, the mutant allele or the wild-type allele, is dominant with respect to viability

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - wild type in respect of viability.

Explanation:

Achondroplasia is a condition of dwarfism and it takes place due to a mutant allele which autosomal dominant in nature which means only one copy of the mutant allele is going to cause dwarfism in an individual.

We also know that if two copies of the mutant allele are present then it will be lethal and will not be viable so in respect of expression the mutant allele is dominant, however, in respect of the viability, the wild type is dominant.