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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question
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What do all human inherit from their mother? a. mitochondrial DNA b. Y chromosome c. SRY gene d. X chromosome
Options
A mitochondrial DNA
Correct Answer
B Y chromosome
C SRY gene
D X chromosome
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mitochondrial DNA is inherited exclusively from the mother because the mitochondria in the zygote come from the egg. The Y chromosome and SRY gene are inherited from the father. X chromosomes can be inherited from either parent, but all individuals inherit at least one X from their mother.

Hint

It's in the cytoplasm of the egg.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Last Min Prep
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 2159 of 2556
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