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True or False: Mitochondrial DNA is inherited only from the father.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is maternally inherited in humans. Sperm mitochondria are typically degraded after fertilization, so offspring inherit mtDNA exclusively from the mother. This is crucial for evolutionary studies and forensic analysis. [[NCERT Biology Class 12]]

Topic Biology - Genetics
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