In Organelle Heredity,which of the Following is TRUE

Question

In organelle heredity,which of the following is TRUE?
A)In a reciprocal cross,the offspring will always have the phenotype that the mother egg has.
B)In a reciprocal cross,the offspring will have the phenotype of the mother's genotype.
C)In a reciprocal cross,the offspring will have different phenotypes depending on which phenotype the father has.
D)In a reciprocal cross,the offspring will have varied phenotypes depending on which X chromosome is converted into a Barr body.
E)In a reciprocal cross,the imprinted gene will always come from the mother.

Accepted Answer

Organelle heredity, such as that seen with mitochondria and chloroplasts, is typically maternally inherited, meaning the phenotype of the offspring in terms of organelle-related traits is determined by the mother's genotype, as these organelles are usually passed down from the mother through the egg.