Interpret the Genomic Content of Mitochondria in Relation to Their

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Essay

Interpret the genomic content of mitochondria in relation to their evolution. How is mitochondrial evolution more complicated than expected?

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nerve signals.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Autonomic

Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary body functions like heart rate and digestion.