Explain the Inheritance Pattern of Mitochondrial DNA

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Essay

Explain the inheritance pattern of mitochondrial DNA. Discuss how mtDNA has been used to trace the evolutionary past. What are some of the findings from this research?

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in several important functions, including movement, motivation, reward, and the regulation of mood and attention.

Norepinepherine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate, and blood pressure, also influential in mood regulation.

GABA

A neurotransmitter in the brain known as gamma-aminobutyric acid that inhibits or reduces the activity of neurons.

Conduct Disorder

A mental health disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, marked by a persistent pattern of behavioral problems including aggression, property destruction, deceitfulness, or serious rule violations.