a. What is the mode of transmission of this disease? b. Which SNP allele (ASO1 or ASO2) is originally linked to the disease gene? c. Draw a diagram of the event that gave rise to the genotype of individual IV-5.

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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.