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Heteroplasm refers to the presence of two or more different types of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) within a single cell or organism. This variation can arise from mutations or from the inheritance of mitochondrial DNA from both maternal and paternal sources. It can have implications for cellular function and may be linked to various diseases and aging processes. Understanding heteroplasmy is important in fields like genetics and medicine, particularly in studying mitochondrial disorders.

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