Definition: DNA that is passed down from mother to all her children and is used to trace direct maternal lines.
Usage: mtDNA testing is useful for confirming maternal lineage.
Related Terms: Autosomal DNA, Y-DNA, Matronymic
Definition: DNA that is passed down from mother to all her children and is used to trace direct maternal lines.
Usage: mtDNA testing is useful for confirming maternal lineage.
Related Terms: Autosomal DNA, Y-DNA, Matronymic