One explanation for organelle inheritance of disease phenotypes is that____ .
A)chloroplasts,for example,are completely dependent on the nuclear genome for components
B)mitochondria and chloroplasts lack DNA and are therefore dependent on the maternal cytoplasmic contributions
C)organelles such as mitochondria are always wild type
D)mitochondria and chloroplasts have DNA that is subject to mutation
E)None of the answers listed are correct.

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Mitochondria and chloroplasts both have DNA and can be subject to mutations, which can lead to inheritance of disease phenotypes. This is supported by numerous genetic and molecular studies.

One Explanation for Organelle Inheritance of Disease Phenotypes Is That____