Inheritance of mitochondrial and chloroplast genes

Explore the fascinating world of mitochondrial and chloroplast genes, focusing on extranuclear inheritance and its evolutionary significance. Learn about maternal transmission of mitochondrial DNA and its links to disorders like LHON and MELAS, and understand chloroplast DNA inheritance in plants like Mirabilis jalapa. Dive into non-Mendelian genetics, examining organelle gene distribution and applications such as ancestry tracing and plant breeding. Conclude with key insights into how these...