Do Mitochondria ONLY come from the mother?

Discussion in 'Biology & Genetics' started by charles brough, May 21, 2009.

  1. charles brough

    charles brough Registered Senior Member

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    I found an article printed in 2002 stating that there are exceptions to the rule that the mitochondria are passed on only through the mother. Has anyone heard more about this?

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    charles brough, May 21, 2009
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  3. Hercules Rockefeller

    Hercules Rockefeller Beatings will continue until morale improves. Moderator

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    Yes, I recall reading that there is sometimes a small amount of paternal mitochondrial inheritance. I don't remember where and I have no reference immediately at hand.
     
    Hercules Rockefeller, May 21, 2009
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  5. S.A.M.

    S.A.M. uniquely dreadful Valued Senior Member

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    Is it this one?

    http://www.pnas.org/content/93/24/13859.full
     
    S.A.M., May 21, 2009
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