Why are mitochondrial genes inherited in a non-Mendelian pattern?
A) The mitochondrial genes are on the X chromosome.
B) The mitochondrial genes are autosomal.
C) The mitochondrial genes are not separated by meiosis.
D) Both parents contribute an equal number of mitochondrial genes to the offspring.
E) A zygote receives most of its cytoplasm from the male parent.
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