This is the question for the letter G: Genetic Material!
In humans, DNA is found in the nucleus and the ______?
A. Mitochondria
B. Ribosomes
C. Golgi apparatus
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The answer is A: Mitochondria
Mitochondria contain DNA
Mitochondria contain DNA, generate heat, and produce energy for the cell.
Mitochondria are inherited from the mother, since the egg contains half of the nuclear DNA and all of the organelles. The sperm provides the other half of the nuclear DNA.
Your mitochondrial DNA is identical to maternal ancestors (mother, grandmother, etc.) which can be useful in forensics.