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.

Answer 1

A - mtDNA is in mitochondria, not the nucleus
B - mtDNA is always inherited via the mother.
C - mtDNA can be traced for generations, correct
D - No it doesn't need large amounts of testing, it in fact goes through roughly the same process as nDNA