Linkage disequilibrium and recombination in hominid mitochondrial DNA
journal contribution
posted on 2023-06-07, 23:15 authored by P Awadalla, Adam Eyre-WalkerAdam Eyre-Walker, J M SmithThe assumption that human mitochondrial DNA is inherited from one parent only and therefore does not recombine is questionable. Linkage disequilibrium in human and chimpanzee mitochondrial DNA declines as a function of the distance between sites. This pattern can be attributed to one mechanism only: recombination.
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Publication status
- Published
Journal
SciencePublisher
ScienceIssue
5449Volume
286Page range
2524-2525Pages
2.0ISBN
0036-8075Department affiliated with
- Evolution, Behaviour and Environment Publications
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The most convincing evidence to date that recombination occurs in hominid mitochondriaFull text available
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- Yes
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2012-02-06Usage metrics
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