What is one advantage of having some mitochondrial DNA located in the mitochondria and some in the cell’s nucleus?(1 point)

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It allows for faster energy production.
It allows for faster energy production.

It enhances the stability of genetic information.
It enhances the stability of genetic information.

It enables the mitochondria to function independently of the nucleus.
It enables the mitochondria to function independently of the nucleus.

It ensures a backup of essential genes in case of mutations.

Answer 1

The correct response is: It ensures a backup of essential genes in case of mutations.

Having mitochondrial DNA located in both the mitochondria and the cell’s nucleus provides a way to safeguard crucial genetic information, reducing the likelihood that deleterious mutations will affect mitochondrial function.