mitochondrial DNA

British  

noun

1.  mtDNA.  DNA found in mitochondria, which contains some structural genes and is generally inherited only through the female line

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Example Sentences

By tracing mitochondrial DNA, which is only passed on by women, Dr Cassidy found that most women in the community were related by blood dating back generations.

From BBC

At another grave mound in the region, a woman was buried in the central grave, and a young man with similar mitochondrial DNA markers was buried in the same mound, also suggesting a connection on the maternal line.

From Science Magazine

The team also showed that cGAS-STING activation by gamma irradiation leads to mitochondrial DNA leakage into the cytoplasm and is not associated with MN formation.

From Science Daily

Scientists have known that this mitochondrial DNA, known as mtDNA, can escape into our cells and cause inflammation.

From Science Daily

The mitochondrial DNA from the victim was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System.

From Los Angeles Times