A wild-type chromosome has the following segments: A B C • D E F G H I Researchers have found individuals that are heterozygous for each of the following chromosome mutations. For each mutation, sketch how the wild-type and mutated chromosomes would pair in prophase I of meiosis, showing all chromosome strands. a. A B C • D E F D E F G H I b. A B C • D H I c. A B C • D G F E H I d. A B E D • C F G H I

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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.