The nurse at the geneticist's office is interviewing the 22-year-old patient. The patient may have a mitochondrial mutation. Which of the following statements made by the patient are most consistent with this information? Select all that apply.

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The nurse at the geneticist's office is interviewing the 22-year-old patient. The patient may have a mitochondrial mutation. Which of the following statements made by the patient are most consistent with this information?  Select all that apply.

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Mitochondrial mutations are inherited maternally, meaning they are passed from mother to offspring. Statements B ("My mom and my sister are really little when compared to the rest of my family.") and C ("My mom and my grandmother have trouble with seizures.") are consistent with this pattern of inheritance. Statement E ("I have some trouble walking and my muscles seem to be getting weaker.") describes symptoms that can be associated with mitochondrial disorders, such as muscle weakness and neurological problems.

The Nurse at the Geneticist's Office Is Interviewing the 22-Year-Old