One explanation for organelle inheritance is that ________.
A) mitochondria and chloroplasts lack DNA and are therefore dependent on the maternal cytoplasmic contributions
B) mitochondria and chloroplasts have DNA that is subject to mutation
C) organelles such as mitochondria are always wild type
D) chloroplasts, for example, are completely dependent on the nuclear genome for components
E) None of the answers listed are correct.

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Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own DNA which is subject to mutation. This can lead to differences in organelle function and phenotype that can be inherited from one generation to the next.

One Explanation for Organelle Inheritance Is That ________