Why are mitochondrial diseases almost always inherited from one's mother, not father?
A. The sperm mitochondria are consumed by white blood cells in the man's body.
B. The egg destroys sperm mitochondria.
C. The sperm mitochondria are consumed by white blood cells in the woman's body.
D. Sperm do not contain mitochondria.
Answer: B
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