Multiple choice

In which mode of inheritance do you expect more maternal influence among the offspring?

  1. Autosomal

  2. Cytoplasmic

  3. Y-linked

  4. X-linked
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cytoplasmic inheritance shows stronger maternal influence because organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts (which have their own DNA) are inherited primarily through the egg's cytoplasm. The sperm contributes mainly nuclear DNA with minimal cytoplasm. X-linked inheritance comes from both parents (mother's X and father's X or Y).

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