What is another word for Mitochondrial DNA?
Pronunciation: [mˌa͡ɪtəkˈɒndɹɪəl dˌiːˌɛnˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is the genetic material present in the mitochondria of cells and is inherited solely from the mother. It is responsible for producing energy for cellular processes. There are several synonyms for mtDNA, including the maternally inherited genome, mt-genome, and mitochondrial genome. The term mtDNA can also be interchangeably used with mtDNA sequencing, which refers to the process of determining the complete sequence of the mtDNA molecule. The significance of mtDNA in evolutionary genetics, medical research, and forensic investigations has made it an important focus of scientific investigation, with new discoveries being made every day.
