Why is mitochondrial DNA more mutation prone than nuclear DNA? (Select all correct choices)
A) there are more mitochondrial genomes than nuclear genomes, creating a higher probability of mutation
B) nuclear DNA is shielded by a double membrane whereas mitochondia are surrounded by a single membrane layer
C) nuclear DNA is more likely to have error repair than mitochondrial DNA
D) more reactive oxygen species are generated within mitochondria than within the nucleus
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