Asked by bri

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.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Mitochondrial DNA can be traced for generations.

Explanation: mtDNA is inherited maternally and remains relatively unchanged down the maternal line, so it can be used to trace maternal ancestry across many generations.