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

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Autosomal
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Cytoplasmic
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Y-linked
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X-linked
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Solution

The correct option is B Cytoplasmic
The embryo is formed when a female gamete unites with a male gamete. In the vast majority of species, the female gamete is physically larger than the male gamete and provides the cytoplasm for the developing embryo. Within this cytoplasm are factors that were released by the nuclear genes of the female. Those factors may have specific effects upon the developing embryo. The female cytoplasm also contributes the mitochondria for all species as well as the chloroplast for plant species. These two organelles contain DNA and control certain traits in the offspring. Those phenotypes that are controlled by nuclear factors found in the cytoplasm of the female are said to express a maternal effect. Those phenotypes controlled by organelle genes exhibit maternal inheritance.

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