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[–] [email protected] 85 points 3 months ago (4 children)

(and mitochondrial DNA is inherited exclusively from the mother)

[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 months ago (1 children)

SHHHHh teacher is going to hear

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

He can't hear you. His ears are packed with gauze.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

Most of the time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

The mitochondrial genome (mtDNA) is mom exclusive, however the majority of mitochondrial proteins are coded for in the "regular" nuclear genome. So both mom and dad end up contributing to your mitochondria.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Your mom’s mom