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Fofino [41]
3 years ago
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How is mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) typing used in forensic science?

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natulia [17]3 years ago
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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) typing is used in forensic science for it serves as an important tool in determining the recovered damaged, degraded or small sample source of the DNA. Mitochondrial DNA is a small genome that is found in the mitochondria, just outside of the nucleus of the cell. Usually, hair, bones, and teeth are the most common samples that are being examined for mtDNA.
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