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Question
How many genes are present in human mitochondrial genome?
Explanation
Human mtDNA is circular 16.5 kb molecule encoding 13 oxidative phosphorylation polypeptides, 22 tRNAs, and 2 rRNAs, totaling 37 genes. No introns exist, and inheritance maternal, crucial for mitochondrial respiration and disease.
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