mitochondrial DNA

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noun

DNA found in mitochondria, which contains some structural genes and is generally inherited only through the female lineAbbreviation: mtDNA

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Words nearby mitochondrial DNA

Mitla, Mitnaged, Mitnagged, Mito, mitochondria, mitochondrial DNA, mitochondrial Eve, mitochondrion, mitogen, mitosis, mitotic spindle

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How to use mitochondrial DNA in a sentence

Using standard methods, the cost of printing DNA could run upwards of a billion dollars or more, depending on the strand.
Design Your Own Dinosaur: The Era of Custom DNA|Justin Jones|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Through his company, consumers will be able to cheaply make custom DNA strands, including what Heinz calls “creatures.”
Design Your Own Dinosaur: The Era of Custom DNA|Justin Jones|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
DNA tests were used to confirm Albert's status as father in both cases, following protracted legal battles.
Princess Charlene Gives Birth To Twins Gabriella and Jacques|Tom Sykes|December 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The at-home genetics testing company 23andme, established in 2006, helps people learn more about their “DNA relatives.”
Nothing Says I Love You Like Data|The Daily Beast|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The story (and some DNA evidence) goes, the locals are the descendants of a band of Roman soldiers from 36 B.C.
The Chinese Town Descended From Romans?|Nina Strochlic|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Dna takes a westerly course towards the Gulf of Riga where it empties near the city of that name.
The Story of Russia|R. Van Bergen, M.A.
Another bishop sailed up the Dna with a fleet of twenty-three ships, and in 1200 founded Riga.
The Story of Russia|R. Van Bergen, M.A.
This is a pitiful admission for a biochemist to make—DNA should be the cornerstone of his life.
Card Trick|Walter Bupp AKA Randall Garrett
The cup and foot are of agate, probably specimens of the classic period; the mounting, which dates from the time of Dna.
The Industrial Arts in Spain|Juan F. Riao
Ruoy xis snisuoc emac ereh yadretsey, dna dah hcae a eceip fo ekac.
The Letters of Jane Austen|Jane Austen