Why mitocondrial DNA is passed from mother to daughter only?

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2026-08-08 02:50

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Mitochondrial DNA is passed from mother to daughter because during fertilization, the sperm typically donates very little, if any, mitochondria to the zygote. This results in the mitochondrial DNA being inherited solely from the mother. It is the egg that contributes the majority of the mitochondria to the embryo.

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