Answer which best describes mitochondrial dna (mtdna)? mitochondrial dna is the same as nuclear dna. mitochondrial dna is inherited through the father. mitochondrial dna can be traced for generations. mitochondrial dna requires large amounts for testing.

Mitochondrial DNA can be traced for generations. It is because of the fact that   unlike nuclear DNA, mitochondrial DNA rarely gets mutated. The frequency of mutations in the mitochondrial DNA is approximately one every 3,500 years per nucleotide. That is why mitochondrial DNA of a person is almost similar to his/her direct maternal ancestor. So, it can be used to match lineages amongst people.

where in your body is there an enzyme that does function at a high or low ph? what is the name of that enzyme and its function?