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Question
Human mitochondrion is inherited: a. maternally only b. paternally only c. both maternally & paternally d. spiritually
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In humans and most animals, mitochondria are inherited exclusively from the mother. This is because the sperm's mitochondria are typically located in the tail, which is used for movement and usually does not enter the egg during fertilization, or if it does, it is actively degraded.
Hint
Think about your biological mom – she contributed the 'powerhouses' in all your cells.