Which of the following is true of mitochondrial DNA?
A) It is present in the nucleus of every cell.
B) It is only transferred from mother to offspring.
C) It mutates at a much slower rate than nuclear DNA.
D) All of the answers are correct.

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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is inherited exclusively from the mother, as the mitochondria in the sperm are typically lost during fertilization, meaning that mtDNA is passed down the maternal line without recombination with paternal mtDNA.

Which of the Following Is True of Mitochondrial DNA