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In most species, mitochondrial DNA is passed down from:
Explanation
Mitochondria contain circular DNA encoding oxidative phosphorylation components, inherited almost exclusively via oocyte cytoplasm. Sperm mitochondria are typically eliminated after fertilization, leading to maternal uniparental transmission. This pattern enables mitochondrial lineage tracing and explains maternal mitochondrial disease inheritance.
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