The genomes of mammalian mitochondria contain
A)a total of 37 genes.
B)genes for proteins used in oxidative phosphorylation.
C)genes whose products are used in translation of mRNA.
D)ribosomal genes.
E)All of the items listed are correct.

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All of the items listed are correct. The mammalian mitochondrial genome contains a total of 37 genes, including genes for proteins used in oxidative phosphorylation, genes whose products are used in translation of mRNA, and ribosomal genes.

The Genomes of Mammalian Mitochondria Contain