Extranuclear genes are found in

Plastids, not inherited

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Plasmid, not inherited

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Mitochondria, inherited from male

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Mitochondria, inherited from female

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Solution

The correct option is D Mitochondria, inherited from female
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) or extranuclear genes is genetic material found in mitochondria. It is passed down from mothers to both sons and daughters.
It can be inherited only from females as male's mitochondrial DNA is destroyed during fertilisation.

So, the correct answer is 'Mitochondria, inherited from female'.

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