Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding MERRF syndrome?
A) It is an X-linked trait characterized by epilepsy and the overproduction of the lactase enzyme.
B) It is a mitochondrial disease that only appears in females, given that mitochondria are transmitted through the cytoplasm of female gametes.
C) It is a mitochondrial disease that results from a reciprocal translocation between chromosomes contained within mitochondria.
D) It is a Y-linked trait characterized by muscle weakness, which is passed from fathers to sons.
E) None of the answer options is correct.
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