[double-stranded DNA of mitochondria; its code differs both from that of nuclear DNA and present day prokaryotes; evolves more rapidly than nuclear DNA; in eukaryotes, the mitochondrial genome is circular and codes for ribosomal RNAs, transfer RNAs, and about 10 proteins. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0012929 - Nucleic Acid, Nucleoside, or Nucleotide
- Biologically Active Substance
Relation/PAR: extrachromosomal DNA