Why Is Mitochondrial DNA More Mutation Prone Than Nuclear DNA

question 74

Multiple Choice

Why is mitochondrial DNA more mutation prone than nuclear DNA? (Select all correct choices)

• A)there are more mitochondrial genomes than nuclear genomes, creating a higher probability of mutation
• B)nuclear DNA is shielded by a double membrane whereas mitochondia are surrounded by a single membrane layer
• C)nuclear DNA is more likely to have error repair than mitochondrial DNA
• D)more reactive oxygen species are generated within mitochondria than within the nucleus

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