Question

the discovery of mitochondrial dna (mtdna) had no effect on which area of scientific investigation? endosymbiotic theory inheritance research forensic science study of cork bark

Explanation:

Mitochondrial DNA is related to endosymbiotic theory as it supports the idea of an ancient symbiotic relationship. It is used in inheritance research due to its maternal - only inheritance pattern and in forensic science for identification. Cork bark is plant tissue and mtDNA has no direct connection to its study.

Answer:

D. study of cork bark