Non-Nuclear DNA (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Location of non-nuclear DNA in cells
Location of non-nuclear DNA in cells
Mitochondria and chloroplasts
Alternative term for non-nuclear DNA
Alternative term for non-nuclear DNA
Extranuclear DNA
Abbreviation for mitochondrial DNA
Abbreviation for mitochondrial DNA
mtDNA
Abbreviation for chloroplast DNA
Abbreviation for chloroplast DNA
cpDNA
Structure of non-nuclear DNA
Structure of non-nuclear DNA
Small, circular loops
Number of genes in mitochondrial DNA
Number of genes in mitochondrial DNA
Approximately 37 genes
Number of genes in chloroplast DNA
Number of genes in chloroplast DNA
Approximately 100 genes
Inheritance pattern of non-nuclear DNA
Inheritance pattern of non-nuclear DNA
Maternal inheritance
Why non-nuclear DNA shows maternal inheritance
Why non-nuclear DNA shows maternal inheritance
Only sperm head enters egg; collar with mitochondria digested
Main function of mitochondrial DNA
Main function of mitochondrial DNA
Energy production
Main functions of chloroplast DNA
Main functions of chloroplast DNA
Photosynthesis and pigment formation
Organs affected by mtDNA disorders
Organs affected by mtDNA disorders
Muscles, brain, heart (high energy demand organs)
Evolutionary theory supported by non-nuclear DNA
Evolutionary theory supported by non-nuclear DNA
Endosymbiotic theory