Mitochondria are matrilineal.
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perishthethought@lemm.ee 7 months ago
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higgsboson@dubvee.org 7 months ago
harpia_vermelho@lemmygrad.ml 7 months ago
I guess mitochondrial DNA
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perishthethought@lemm.ee 7 months ago
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Mitochondria are matrilineal.
I guess mitochondrial DNA
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 7 months ago
whispers across the aisle: (its the powerhouse of the cell)
Windex007@lemmy.world 7 months ago
(and mitochondrial DNA is inherited exclusively from the mother)
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 7 months ago
SHHHHh teacher is going to hear
perishthethought@lemm.ee 7 months ago
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Valmond@lemmy.mindoki.com 7 months ago
Most of the time.
phdepressed@sh.itjust.works 7 months 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 7 months ago
Your mom’s mom