Which of the Following Properties of Mitochondrial DNA (MtDNA) Is

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the following properties of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is NOT helpful in using mtDNA to infer the geographic origin and timing of the evolution of modern humans?

• A)Mitochondrial DNA is uniparentally inherited from the mother.
• B)Mitochondrial DNA incurs mutations at a constant rate over time.
• C)In rare cases, some cells contain more than one mitochondrial genotype.
• D)Mitochondrial DNA in animals does not undergo recombination.
• E)There are a large number of mitochondria in a typical cell.

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