What Type of Inheritance Is Observed with Extranuclear DNA

question 20

Multiple Choice

What type of inheritance is observed with extranuclear DNA?

• A) mendelian inheritance
• B) sex-linked inheritance
• C) paternal inheritance
• D) Inheritance patterns are based on cytoplasmic inheritance.

---

Definitions:

Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a region of the brain that plays a crucial role in controlling many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature regulation, and the release of various hormones.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay station, directing sensory and motor signals to other parts of the brain, and is involved in regulating consciousness and sleep.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain that regulates motor movements, maintaining posture, balance, and coordinating speech.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions, such as breathing and heart rate.