Asked by Holly Hacking on Apr 29, 2024
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How many base pairs are found in human mitochondrial DNA?
A) 2
B) 23
C) 16,569
D) 100,000
Mitochondrial DNA
The small circular DNA found in mitochondria, which are the energy-producing organelles within cells, passed down maternally.
Base Pairs
Pairs of nitrogenous bases that connect the complementary strands of DNA or RNA, consisting of adenine with thymine (or uracil in RNA) and cytosine with guanine.
- Familiarize oneself with the different numbers and types of DNA within cellular compositions.
Verified Answer
JM
Jayleen MarieApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Human mitochondrial DNA contains approximately 16,569 base pairs.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the different numbers and types of DNA within cellular compositions.