Mitochondrial DNA: Bite Sci-zed

Alex Dainis is seated in front of her book shelf. Animation of a cell structure. Caption: And this volume includes all of its organelles.

Host Alex Dainis discusses mitrochondrial DNA, which is the smallest circular chromosome found inside mitochondria. These organelles found in cells have often been called the powerhouse of the cell. The mitochondria, and thus mitochondrial DNA, are passed almost exclusively from mother to offspring through the egg cell.

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biology, cells, physiology

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  • Mitochondrial DNA: Bite Sci-zed

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    Author:
    Alex Dainis
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