KSS (Kearns–Sayre syndrome), is caused by a mutation in the mitochondrial DNA. A normal woman marries a man with KSS. What percentage of their offspring would be expected to have KSS syndrome? 0% 50% 100% only the males will inherit this disorder

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Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.