Question

How is mitochondrial DNA mtdna typing used in forensic science

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Answer and Explanation:

The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has a maternal mode of inheritance and, therefore, geneticists can trace the origins of a DNA sample by analyzing the mtDNA of forensic samples