What percent of mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother:
A) it varies from individual to individual
B) 100% of the child is female; 50% is the child is male
C) 100% if the child is male; 50% if the child is female
D) 100% for both male and female children

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All mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother, regardless of the gender of the child. Therefore, both male and female children inherit 100% of their mitochondrial DNA from their mother.

What Percent of Mitochondrial DNA Is Inherited from the Mother