Which of the statements below does not accurately describe the inheritance of mitochondrial and chloroplast genomes?
A. These organelles are partitioned with the
cytoplasm during gamete formation.
B. Organelles that derive from those in the
mother exhibit maternal inheritance.
C. Organelles that are in high concentration
in sperm, such as mitochondria, are almost
always inherited using a paternal inheritance
pattern.
D. Organelles in the offspring that derive from
the father exhibit paternal inheritance.
E. Organelles in the offspring that derive from
both parents exhibit biparental inheritance.
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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b. Volcanic eruptions c. Burning of fossil fuels d. Flying in an airplane e. Driving a car
DNA is replicated by a process called __________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
The ________ drift up to the stratosphere, where UV radiation causes them to break down to their atomic form, one of which breaks down ozone
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word