A short-statured patient inquires about the genetic implication of her condition and would like to know the reason for it. The physician knows that the patient has achondroplasia. Which of the following is the correct reason for the condition?

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Achondroplasia is caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene, which leads to a reduction in chondrocyte proliferation in the growth plate, resulting in shortened bones.

A Short-Statured Patient Inquires About the Genetic Implication of Her