Which Offspring Inherit All Their Mitochondrial DNA from Their Mother

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which offspring inherit all their mitochondrial DNA from their mother and none from their father?

• A)daughters
• B)sons
• C)both sons and daughters
• D)neither sons nor daughters

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Experiment Steps

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