Mitochondria are organelles located in the cytoplasm that are responsible for energy transformation in a cell.After the1940s, it was observed that mitochondria contain their own genes. This observation contradicts evidence stated in which hypothesis?(1 point)

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The Protein Hypothesis, because if genes are made of proteins, the observation would show that proteins are present inside the nucleus.
The Protein Hypothesis, because if genes are made of proteins, the observation would show that proteins are present inside the nucleus.

The DNA Hypothesis, because if genes are made of DNA, the observation would show that DNA is present inside the nucleus.
The DNA Hypothesis, because if genes are made of DNA, the observation would show that DNA is present inside the nucleus.

The Protein Hypothesis, because if genes are made of proteins, the observation would show that proteins are present outside the nucleus.
The Protein Hypothesis, because if genes are made of proteins, the observation would show that proteins are present outside the nucleus.

The DNA Hypothesis, because if genes are made of DNA, the observation would show that DNA is present outside the nucleus.
The DNA Hypothesis, because if genes are made of DNA, the observation would show that DNA is present outside the nucleus.
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The correct answer is: The DNA Hypothesis, because if genes are made of DNA, the observation would show that DNA is present inside the nucleus.