mtdna

Noun

Meaning

mtDNA (countable and uncountable, plural mtDNAs)

(genetics) Abbreviation of mitochondrial DNA.

mtdna (countable and uncountable, plural mtdnas)

Alternative form of mtDNA

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Compared to Y-DNA, mtDNA is easier to extract and amplify from ancient specimens due to numerous copies of mtDNA per cell. Source: Internet

For example, an individual might have more than 85% Western European 'genomic' ancestry but still have a West African mtDNA or NRY lineage. Source: Internet

However, the Y-chromosome and mtDNA ( mitochondrial DNA ) testing processes for direct-line male and female ancestors can fail to pick up the heritage of many ancestors. Source: Internet

Initial studies of mtDNA cytochrome b sequence data suggested that the hierofalcons are basal among living falcons. Source: Internet

Cell-level selection may then act to remove those cells with more mutant mtDNA, leading to a stabilisation or reduction in mutant load between generations. Source: Internet

Due to the lack of a system for checking for copying errors, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has a more rapid rate of variation than nuclear DNA. Source: Internet

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