How might mitochondrial DNA be distinguished from eukaryotic nuclear DNA?
A)Mitochondrial DNA is in the Z conformation,nuclear DNA is in the B conformation.
B)Mitochondrial DNA is methylated,nuclear DNA is not.
C)Nuclear DNA is linear,mitochondrial DNA are circular.
D)They cannot be distinguished and must be clearly separate during purifcation.

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Mitochondrial DNA is circular, while nuclear DNA is linear. This difference can be used to distinguish between the two types of DNA.

How Might Mitochondrial DNA Be Distinguished from Eukaryotic Nuclear DNA