QUESTION 47 Why is mitochondrial DNA inherited only from mothers and not fathers? Mitochondria are found only in eggs Oa. mtDNA does not recombine during meiosis. b. a and b are correct OC none of the above od.

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Why is mitochondrial DNA inherited only from mothers and not fathers?
Mitochondria are found only in eggs
a.
mtDNA does not recombine during meiosis.
O b.
a and b are correct
none of the above
od.
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Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 47 Why is mitochondrial DNA inherited only from mothers and not fathers? Mitochondria are found only in eggs a. mtDNA does not recombine during meiosis. O b. a and b are correct none of the above od. 1 neinte
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Step 1 Mitochondria are self replicating organelles and have two membranes.

 They have their own DNA which is similar to bacterial DNA. They have ribosomes, enzymes and transport systems which are similar to those in bacteria. They produce energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). They can be spherical/cylindrical or branched. It has an inner and an outer membrane separated by intermembrane space. The matrix  contains multiple dsDNA (double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid) which is mostly circular. 

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