What Are Characteristics of the Pedigrees of Families with Mitochondrial

question 26

Multiple Choice

What are characteristics of the pedigrees of families with mitochondrial diseases?

• A)All children of affected mothers are usually affected regardless of their sex.
• B)Only the male children of affected mothers are affected, female children are not affected.
• C)Only female children of affected mothers are also affected, male children are not affected.
• D)All children of affected males are usually affected.