Long ears in rabbits is an autosomal dominant trait. You cross a rabbit that is heterozygous for long ears with a rabbit that is homozygous for normal ears. What is the probability that their first offspring will have long ears? 50% 30% 25% 15% 0%

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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.