In a Neuron, Mitochondrial Biogenesis Is Believed to Occur Primarily

In a neuron, mitochondrial biogenesis is believed to occur primarily in the cell body, but mitochondria are often positioned at the presynaptic terminal, a distal site with high metabolic demand.  Given this information, which molecular mechanism is most likely responsible for mitochondrial transport from the cell body to the presynaptic terminal?

A) Kinesin motors transport mitochondria along microtubules
B) Kinesin motors transport mitochondria along microfilaments
C) Dynein motors transport mitochondria along microfilaments
D) Dynein motors transport mitochondria along microtubules

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