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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- abbreviation mitochondrial DNA
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- initialism genetics
mitochondrial DNA
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I am no expert on mitochondrial biology, but I would assume that a key consequences of a reduction in mtDNA copy number is a decreased maximal capacity for oxidative phosphorylation, i.e., utilization of fat for energy production.
Dr. Sharma’s Obesity Notes » Blog Archive » Obesity: It’s all in Your Cells? 2008
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June 23rd, 2006 at 2: 19 am mtDNA is mitochondrial DNA & is distinct from nuclear DNA. mtDNA codes only for the proteins of the mitochondrion, the cell organelle responsible for oxidative phosphorylation, & plays no role in heredity other than this. mtDNA is derived only from the ovum & is used in forensic DNA fingerprinting. kim Says:
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Once it has been determined that mtDNA is necessary for a positive identification, a sample is cut from the remains -- "only 5 grams are necessary," Couden said -- and sent to the Maryland-based DNA lab for the actual mtDNA testing, she said.
Parsons, Donald E. 1990
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It’s not completely true that mtDNA is derived strictly from the ovum.
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The mtDNA is another line of evidence that indicates at least one individual was of East Asian descent.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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The mtDNA is another line of evidence that indicates at least one individual was of East Asian descent.
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The mtDNA is another line of evidence that indicates at least one individual was of East Asian descent.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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The mtDNA is another line of evidence that indicates at least one individual was of East Asian descent.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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The mtDNA is another line of evidence that indicates at least one individual was of East Asian descent.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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In February 2004, a mitochondrial DNA ( "mtDNA") point mutation analysis revealed a single nucleotide change in the 16S ribosomal RNA gene (T2387C).
David Kirby: The Vaccine-Autism Court Document Every American Should Read 2008
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