If a man had Leber hereditary optic neuropathy,a mitochondrial DNA-carried disease,what is the probability of him passing the trait on to his offspring?
A) 100%
B) 75%
C) 0%
D) There is not enough information to determine the probability.

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Leber hereditary optic neuropathy is a mitochondrial DNA-carried disease, which means it is only passed down from the mother to her offspring. Therefore, a man with this disease cannot pass it on to his children.

If a Man Had Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy,a Mitochondrial DNA-Carried