mtDNA is found ________ and is ________.
A)in the nucleus;inherited from mother to daughter only
B)in the cell's "powerhouse";passed on from the mother to all of her offspring
C)outside of the cell's nucleus;passed on from the father to all his offspring
D)in prokaryotic cells;found only in females

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mtDNA, or mitochondrial DNA, is found in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells, which are the "powerhouse" of the cell. It is passed on maternally to all of a mother's offspring, regardless of gender.

MtDNA Is Found ________ and Is ________

MtDNA Is Found and Is