Which molecule is primarily used to study the molecular phylogeny of mitochondria?
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Correct answer: Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is inherited maternally and evolves relatively quickly. It is an excellent tool for studying evolutionary relationships and tracing human ancestry.
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