Question

In most mammals, the mitochondrial DNA is inherited from A.either parent B.Mitochondria are not found in mammals C.the mother and father D.the mother only E.the father only

Answer 1

Although most of our DNA resides inside the nucleus of our cells, a small amount is found in the mitochondria — the organelles that generate energy for cells. In most mammals, mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother, while mitochondrial DNA from the father is thought to be destroyed shortly after conception.

Answer: D