Forms of inheritance that do not follow typical Mendelian patterns and that appear to be more influenced by the parent contributing the most cytoplasm to the embryo are grouped under the general heading of ________.
A) sex-linked inheritance
B) neo-Mendelian inheritance
C) extrachromosomal inheritance
D) suppressive inheritance
E) dominance and/or recessiveness

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Extrachromosomal inheritance is a form of inheritance that does not follow typical Mendelian patterns and is influenced by non-nuclear genetic elements, such as mitochondrial DNA, which are contributed primarily by the maternal parent via the cytoplasm of the egg.

Forms of Inheritance That Do Not Follow Typical Mendelian Patterns