A researcher discovers a new type of plant. After setting up several crosses, she assesses the mitochondrial sequences in the F₁ generations and compares these to the mitochondrial sequences in the parental generation. In the progeny, she finds sequences that are similar to both the maternal and paternal sequences in the parental generation. These plants demonstrate _____ inheritance of their organelles.

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The presence of mitochondrial sequences from both the maternal and paternal lineages in the progeny indicates that both parents contributed organelles to the offspring. This suggests biparental inheritance of organelles, which is rare but has been reported in some plants.

A Researcher Discovers a New Type of Plant