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Mitochondrial DNA is passed in an unbroken line from mother to offspring. The father does not contibute mt DNA to his children. Any changes in DNA sequences builds up gradually from mutations only. These mutations can be compared across populations for differences and simarlarities and therefore trace movements and ancestry of human populations. This removes any confusion that arises from nuclear DNA in which is a mixture of both parents and so changes with every generation. One exception for this is Y chromosome DNA which is passed in an unbroken line from father to son and can be used in a similar way as analysing mt DNA but only for males.
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How much mitochondrial DNA do humans inherit from their fathers?
None, mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother.
What does chloroplast DNA resemble?
It resembles mitochondrial DNA
Where is DNA found in the eukryote cell?
There are two kinds of DNA in a eukaryotic cell, nuclear and mitochondrial. Nuclear is found in the nucleus and mitochondrial is found in the mitochondria. However, not as many people know about mitochondrial DNA and the only time it is ever refered to is when you are tracking the mother's side of a family with DNA. So for the most part, DNA is found in the nucleus.Eukaryote DNA is located in the nucleus of the cell.
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.
Where is DNA found in eukaryote?
stop using the computer and look inside your notes!
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
Where is DNA found in the eukryote cell?
There are two kinds of DNA in a eukaryotic cell, nuclear and mitochondrial. Nuclear is found in the nucleus and mitochondrial is found in the mitochondria. However, not as many people know about mitochondrial DNA and the only time it is ever refered to is when you are tracking the mother's side of a family with DNA. So for the most part, DNA is found in the nucleus.Eukaryote DNA is located in the nucleus of the cell.
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.
