Mitochondrial DNA differs from nuclear DNA in that it
A)crosses over within the same strand.
B)is inherited from the father only.
C)is present only in cells of the nervous and muscular systems.
D)is poorer at DNA repair.

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Mitochondrial DNA is less efficient at repairing damage compared to nuclear DNA. This is because mitochondria lack the sophisticated repair mechanisms that are present in the nucleus.

Mitochondrial DNA Differs from Nuclear DNA in That It