Two different alleles for the same mitochondrial gene is called
A)heterogamy.
B)heteroplasmy.
C)heterogeneity.
D)heterozygosity.

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Mitochondria have their own DNA, which is inherited maternally. Heteroplasmy refers to the condition when an individual has two different alleles for the same mitochondrial gene, with one allele being present in a subset of mitochondrial DNA molecules, and the other allele in the remaining molecules.

Two Different Alleles for the Same Mitochondrial Gene Is Called