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源自希腊语mitos(线)和chondrion(颗粒),1898年由德国科学家Carl Benda首次命名。
❶ 与线粒体相关的,线粒体是细胞中负责产生能量的重要结构。
“Mitochondrial DNA is inherited only from the mother.”
(线粒体DNA仅从母亲遗传。)
“Scientists are studying mitochondrial diseases that affect energy production.”
(科学家正在研究影响能量产生的线粒体疾病。)
mitochondrial DNA — 线粒体DNA,存在于线粒体中的遗传物质,仅通过母系遗传。
“Mitochondrial DNA testing can trace maternal ancestry.”
(线粒体DNA检测可以追溯母系祖先。)
mitochondrial disease — 线粒体疾病,由于线粒体功能障碍导致的遗传性疾病。
“Children with mitochondrial disease often have muscle weakness.”
(患有线粒体疾病的儿童经常出现肌肉无力症状。)