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Mitochondrial Dna Mtdna

A small (~16,500 base pairs), circular DNA molecule located in eukaryotic mitochondria that is typically maternally inherited; the resistance to degradation and presence of multiple copies of mtDNA in each cell makes it useful with samples originating from limited or damaged biological material; 2 variations in the DNA sequence may be used for distinguishing individuals, and in biological relationship and ancestry testing

Committee

Human Forensic Biology

Date Added to Lexicon

06/12/2023

Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)

ANSI/ASB 022 Standard for Forensic DNA Analysis Training Programs. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 2019. Source link