Question
Biology Question on the molecular basis of inheritance
Extranuclear DNA is found in
A
lysosome and chloroplast
B
chloroplast and mitochondria
C
mitochrondria and lysosome
D
golgi and E.R.
Answer
chloroplast and mitochondria
Explanation
Solution
Chloroplast and mitochondra contain genes that are transmitted from parents to the offspring along with the cytoplasm of the contributing gametes. Those genes are called plasma genes or extra nuclear genes. They are collectively called plasmon. They result in cytoplasmic or extranuclear inhertiance.