Mitochondrial DNA: Bite Sci-zed

4 minutes 54 seconds

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Host Alex Dainis discusses mitrochondrial DNA, which is the smallest circular chromosome found inside mitochondria. These organelles found in cells have often been called the powerhouse of the cell. The mitochondria, and thus mitochondrial DNA, are passed almost exclusively from mother to offspring through the egg cell.

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Runtime: 4 minutes 54 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Cells, Physiology
Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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Release Year: 2012
Producer/Distributor: Alex Dainis

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