Which of the following statements is correct for mitochondria?
A)The number of mitochondria per cell is the same for every cell.
B)DNA is enclosed within the cell nucleus and the mitochondria.
C) The mitochondrial DNA in our cells are copies of our parents' DNA.
D) Mitochondrial DNA has unlimited ability to repair.

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Mitochondrial DNA is located within the mitochondria, not the cell nucleus. A, C, and D are incorrect because the number and copy of mitochondria, as well as the ability to repair mitochondrial DNA, can vary depending on the type of cell and individual circumstances.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct for Mitochondria