In terms of genetic inheritance, how are hereditary traits typically passed from the mother?
A) Hereditary traits are passed exclusively through mitochondrial DNA from the mother, affecting all offspring.
B) Hereditary traits are passed exclusively through nuclear DNA from the mother, affecting only male offspring.
C) Hereditary traits are passed only through the father's genes, while the mother has no influence.
D) Hereditary traits are influenced by both the mother and father equally, with specific traits coming only from the mother.