Which of the Following Are True About Mitochondrial Inheritance

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are true about mitochondrial inheritance?

• A) There is heteroplasmy
• B) The mitochondria segregate randomly as cells divide
• C) Mitochondria are maternally inherited
• D) There are approximately 1000 mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) molecules per cell
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Hematite

A mineral form of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), typically a reddish-black color, which is an important ore of iron.

Feldspar

A group of rock-forming silicate minerals that make up about 41% of the Earth's continental crust by weight.

Terrestrial Planets

Terrestrial planets are those that are composed primarily of silicate rocks or metals, with solid surfaces, including Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars in our solar system.

Saturn

The sixth planet from the Sun, known for its extensive ring system, which is composed mainly of ice particles, rock debris, and dust.