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Genes located on mitochondrial DNA bring aboutA. generally show maternal inheritanceB. are always inherited from the male parentC. show biparental inheritance like the nuclear genesD. are not inherited

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Mitochondria are found only in eukaryotic cells , they contain a single circular double stranded DNA molecule (mtDNA) . Available evidences show that mitochondria of female parent are transferred to progency during fertilisation .
Recent studies have shown that factors responsible for cytoplasmic male sterility are located in mitochondrial DNA .


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