Mitochondrial DNA is found in the:
A)nucleus of the cell
B)fat cells only
C)cytoplasm
D)X and Y chromosomes

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Mitochondrial DNA is only found in the cytoplasm of a cell, outside of the nucleus. It is inherited only from the mother, as the egg cell contributes the mitochondria to the developing embryo. It is separate from the DNA found in the nucleus, which contains the majority of an organism's genetic information, including the X and Y chromosomes. Mitochondrial DNA is important for energy production in cells.

Mitochondrial DNA Is Found in The