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During reproduction, a sperm does not contribute any mitochondria to the egg, ensuring that the average person only receives mitochondria from their mother. Are there instances where someone, for some reason, DOES receive it from their father? If so, how does this affect the fetus/person?

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"Back in the 80s, all those scientists told us we were about to enter another ice age. now they say the earth is heating up instead. they don't know what they're talking about, so I don't believe any of this global warming business."

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How large could an object be before it couldn't sustain a stable orbit around Earth?

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During reproduction, a sperm does not contribute any mitochondria to the egg, ensuring that the average person only receives mitochondria from their mother. Are there instances where someone, for some reason, DOES receive it from their father? If so, how does this affect the fetus/person?	1013
"Back in the 80s, all those scientists told us we were about to enter another ice age. now they say the earth is heating up instead. they don't know what they're talking about, so I don't believe any of this global warming business."	3
How large could an object be before it couldn't sustain a stable orbit around Earth?	1