Mitochondrial DNA

The complete set of genetic info- chromosomal & mitochondrial DNA- for an organism or species that represents all inheritable traits

• genome

• homoplasmic

• matriline

• heteroplasmic

What types of DNA can be found on the hair?

• Mitochondrial

• nuclear

• Both mitochondrial and nuclear

• none

Which of the following is part of the mitochondria

• outer membrane

• DNA

• matrix

• all of the above

What is the primary function of mitochondrial DNA?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Genetic inheritance

• Cell division

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which parent contributes mitochondrial DNA to the offspring?

• Mother

• Father

• Both parents

• Neither parent

Mitochondrial DNA is most similar to the DNA of which organism?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Plants

• Fungi

How is mitochondrial DNA inherited?

• Maternally

• Paternally

• Equally from both parents

• Randomly

Which of the following is a characteristic of mitochondrial DNA?

• Linear structure

• Circular structure

• Double helix structure

• Single strand structure

What role does mitochondrial DNA play in forensic science?

• Identifying genetic disorders

• Tracing maternal lineage

• Determining paternity

• Predicting physical traits

Which of the following diseases is associated with mutations in mitochondrial DNA?

• Cystic fibrosis

• Huntington's disease

• Leigh syndrome

• Sickle cell anemia