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Mitochondria are structures within cells that convert the energy from food into a form that cells can use. Although most DNA is packaged in chromosomes within the nucleus, mitochondria also have a small amount of their own DNA. This genetic material is known as mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA
To provide some autonomy for its function the mitochondria have their own DNA. One cell theory states that some bacteria invaded the cell and established a symbiotic relationship. Mitochondria and chloroplasts are such microbes establishing permanent symbiotic relationship with the plant cell.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoTo provide some autonomy for its function the mitochondria have their own DNA. One cell theory states that some bacteria invaded the cell and established a symbiotic relationship. Mitochondria and chloroplasts are such microbes establishing permanent symbiotic relationship with the plant cell.
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When was Mitochondrial DNA - journal - created?
Mitochondrial DNA - journal - was created in 1980.
Who shares your mitochondrial DNA?
Mitochondrial DNA comes from the mother, so the mother's maternal line and all her children share the same mitochondrial DNA.
What does mitochondrial DNA code for?
Mitochondrial DNA codes for 13 mitochondrial proteins, 16S and 12S rRNA and 22 tRNAs
Where do you get your mitochondrial DNA from?
In most organisms, including humans, the mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother.
How much mitochondrial DNA do humans inherit from their fathers?
None, mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother.
How does the inheritance of mitochondrial DNA different found in the nucleus of cells?
Mitochondrial dna is inherited solely from the mother.
Which is larger Human mitochondrial DNA or yeast mitochondrial DNA?
Yeast's is (~78kb), while human's is about 17kb
What does chloroplast DNA resemble?
It resembles mitochondrial DNA
Mitochondrial DNA is replicated independently from nuclear DNA?
Yes
How big is the mitochondrial DNA?
as big as it wants to be
What will damage in mitochondrial DNA have the most effect on?
Damage in mitochondrial DNA will have the most effect on cellular respiration. This is due to the fact that the surface area will be damaged.
Why does the mitochondrial disease exist?
It exists because the DNA in mitochondria is duplicated without the checkpoints that nuclear DNA duplication has. Mitochondrial DNA disorders may occur spontaneously and relatively often.
