Apr 26, 2019
An Algal Parasite Contains Functional Mitochondria Without DNA
Posted by Steve Hill in categories: biotech/medical, genetics
A recent study has suggested that A.Ceratii, a parasite that feeds on small life forms, including the ones that form algal blooms, contains mitochondria that have no mitochondrial DNA, and at least some of this DNA is found in the parasite’s own genetic code. However, a few genes found in humans are missing and replaced with alternatives [1].
What are mitochondria?
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