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Genes responsible for traits linked to cytoplasmic inheritance are located outside the chromosomes, within the cytoplasm. Since the cytoplasm of a zygote is derived from the mother's egg, these traits are inherited maternally, which is why cytoplasmic inheritance is referred to as maternal inheritance.

1. True
2. False
3. Cannot be determined
4. None of the above

Correct answer: True

Solution

Cytoplasmic inheritance is indeed referred to as maternal inheritance because the cytoplasm of the zygote is derived from the ovum, which is contributed by the mother. This makes the statement true.

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