Question

how are mitochondrial genes typically inherited? an individual inherits their mitochondrial dna from their father. an individual inherits one copy of mitochondrial dna from each parent. an individual inherits their mitochondrial dna from their mother. an individual randomly inherits their mitochondrial dna from either parent.

Answer 1

Answer: An individual inherits their mitochondrial DNA from their mother.

Step-by-step explanation:

Unlike nuclear DNA, which is passed down from both the mother and the father, mitochondrial DNA is inherited exclusively from the mother.