Mitochondrial DNA was used as genetic evidence to determine that two fish species in Lake Apoyo evolved as a result of a sympatric speciation process.Mitochondrial DNA is:
A) DNA that is passed down to females only
B) DNA that is passed down maternally
C) DNA that is passed down paternally
D) None of the above

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Mitochondrial DNA is passed down from the mother to her offspring, making it a useful tool for studying maternal lineages and identifying evolutionary relationships within a species or group of related organisms.

Mitochondrial DNA Was Used as Genetic Evidence to Determine That