Mitochondrial DNA Sequences Are Useful to Track Recent Evolution Because

question 30

Multiple Choice

Mitochondrial DNA sequences are useful to track recent evolution because

• A) it mutates faster than nuclear DNA.
• B) it encodes more ancient proteins than does nuclear DNA.
• C) it is more stable than nuclear DNA.
• D) it is inherited from mothers only.
• E) only primates have mtDNA.

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