Which Is True About Mitochondria

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which is true about mitochondria?

• A)The mitochondrial genome is circular in all species.
• B)Mitochondria are found in all eukaryotic cells, except those with chloroplasts.
• C)Mitochondrial genomes vary in length from 6 kb to 2400 kb.
• D)Translation in mitochondria utilizes the universal genetic code.

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