mitochondrial DNA

Noun

countable uncountable

(genetics) The genetic material, typically inherited from one's mother, contained within the mitochondria of each of one's cells.

Japanese Meaning

細胞内のミトコンドリアに含まれる遺伝情報。通常は母親から受け継がれる遺伝子物質。

Researchers analyzed the mitochondrial DNA from the ancient remains to trace maternal ancestry.

研究者たちは母系の系統をたどるために、古代の遺骨からミトコンドリアのDNAを分析した。

Sense（1）

(genetics) The genetic material, typically inherited from one's mother, contained within the mitochondria of each of one's cells.

mitochondrial DNAs

（ plural ）