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whispers across the aisle: (its the powerhouse of the cell)
(and mitochondrial DNA is inherited exclusively from the mother)
SHHHHh teacher is going to hear
He can't hear you. His ears are packed with gauze.
Most of the time.
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.
Your mom’s mom
Mitochondria are matrilineal.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitochondrial_DNA#Female_inheritance
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