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[-] Windex007@lemmy.world 85 points 1 year ago

(and mitochondrial DNA is inherited exclusively from the mother)

[-] Valmond@lemmy.mindoki.com 4 points 1 year ago

Most of the time.

[-] phdepressed@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

The mitochondrial genome (mtDNA) is mom exclusive, however the majority of mitochondrial proteins are coded for in the "regular" nuclear genome. So both mom and dad end up contributing to your mitochondria.

[-] DancingBear@midwest.social 1 points 1 year ago

Your mom’s mom

this post was submitted on 14 May 2024
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