A diploid fruit fly has eight chromosomes. How many total chromosomeswould be found in the following flies?A. TetraploidB. Trisomy 2C. Monosomy 3D. 3nE. 4n + 1

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Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.