What would be the prediction if nucleii but no cytoplasm was exchanged between the cells of two species that were not closley related?
A)Mitochondria would cease functioning after a period of time.
B)Mitochondria would continue to function normally for several generations.
C)Accelerated gene transfer would occur between the nuclear and mitochondrail genomes.
D)Gene transfer between the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes would be suppressed.

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Mitochondria require both nuclear and mitochondrial genes to function properly. Without the cytoplasm, which contains the mitochondrial genes, the mitochondria would not be able to function properly and would eventually stop functioning.

What Would Be the Prediction If Nucleii but No Cytoplasm