3. For a trait caused by a mitochondrial gene variant, there may be females that can transmit different phenotypes to her progeny. What situation might you expect? A) She displays heteroplasmy for its trait. B) She displays a low rate of mutation. C) She is the product of somatic mutation. D) A and C are both correct. E) None of these are correct.

3. For a trait caused by a mitochondrial gene variant, there may be females that can transmit different phenotypes to her progeny. What situation might you expect? A) She displays heteroplasmy for its trait. B) She displays a low rate of mutation. C) She is the product of somatic mutation. D) A and C are both correct. E) None of these are correct.

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