Which of the following phenotypes is an example of a temperature-sensitive conditional mutation? Siamese cats O Tay-Sachs O Phenylketonuria O Achoncoplasia O Porphyria

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Q: discuss the importance of understanding epigenetics in improving people health

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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.