Cytoplasmic inheritance
A) results from polygenic nuclear traits.
B) is determined by nuclear genes.
C) is the result of gametes contributing equal amounts of cytoplasm to the zygote.
D) is determined by genes on DNA molecules in mitochondria and chloroplasts.
E) follows Mendel's law of segregation.

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Cytoplasmic inheritance is determined by genes on DNA molecules in the mitochondria and chloroplasts. These organelles have their own genetic material (DNA) which is passed down through the cytoplasm of the egg cell to the zygote. This type of inheritance is not controlled by nuclear genes or polygenic traits, and does not follow Mendelian genetics.

Cytoplasmic Inheritance