Question

which best describes mitochondrial dna (mtdna)? mitochondrial dna is the same as nuclear dna. mitochondrial dna is inherited through the father. mitochondrial dna can be traced for generations. mitochondrial dna requires large amounts for testing.

Explanation:

• Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) differs from nuclear DNA.
• mtDNA is inherited from the mother, not the father.
• mtDNA is stable and can be traced across many generations.
• mtDNA testing needs only small amounts, not large.

Answer:

C. Mitochondrial DNA can be traced for generations.