MindMap Gallery Genetic characteristics of mitochondrial DNA
Mitochondrial DNA has a unique circular structure, is double stranded DNA, and has no histones. Its inheritance is matrilineal, passed down from mother to offspring. Mitochondrial DNA has a high mutation rate, resulting in genetic diversity and being polyploid. It can encode essential proteins that are crucial for cellular energy metabolism. Studying the genetic characteristics of mitochondrial DNA helps to understand genetic diseases, evolution, and provides important evidence for related research fields.
Edited at 2025-01-20 06:44:29