Q. In which mode of inheritance do you expect more maternal influence among the off spring ?

A) Autosomal
B) Cytoplasmic
C) Y-linked
D) X-linked
Explanation

[Solution from source] Genes in mitochondria and plastids are passed on mostly through the egg cytoplasm, so cytoplasmic inheritance shows strong maternal influence. X-linked traits are inherited from both parents, and Y-linked traits come only from the father. Answer (2).

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