when one isolates DNA from a human somatic cell, does mitochondrial DNA carry over?

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when one isolates DNA from a human somatic cell, does mitochondrial DNA carry over?

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2006-10-06 16:17:55 · 4 answers · asked by dumbdumb 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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If you only tap into the nucleus of the cell, i do not think mitochodrial DNA would also be transfered. But if you use something like a centrifuge to seperate them, then perhaps.

2006-10-10 11:26:01 · answer #1 · answered by Gina C 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋

No. The cell membrane is ruptured to allow the collection of the DNA in the cytoplasm. The mitochondria are usually not disrupted and the so the mitochondrial DNA is not included.

2006-10-07 00:27:30 · answer #2 · answered by Richard 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

Yes. It is where the cell gets the imprints for creating energy for itself.

2006-10-06 23:39:52 · answer #3 · answered by greenwhitecollege 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

2006-10-07 03:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by apurba s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋