The mitochondrial genomes of almost all animals, including humans, encode
A) rRNA.
B) proteins.
C) tRNA.
D) all of the above.

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The mitochondrial genome of animals, including humans, encode rRNA, proteins, and tRNA. This is because mitochondria are organelles responsible for energy production and require a variety of molecules to perform their functions. These molecules are encoded by the mitochondrial genome.

The Mitochondrial Genomes of Almost All Animals, Including Humans, Encode