mitochondrial dna markers
Mitochondrial DNA markers are specific regions within genetic material found in mitochondria, which are small structures in cells responsible for energy production. These markers are used to trace maternal lineage and determine genetic relationships between individuals by analyzing variations or mutations in mitochondrial DNA sequences.
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