Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Michael Cummings
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Chapter 4, Problem 24QP
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To explain: The ways in which mitochondrial DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is transmitted.
Introduction: Cytoplasmic organelle, mitochondria, synthesize the energy-rich ATPs (Adenosine Triphosphate) molecules to provide energy to the body. ATP is used in various
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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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