If a female's mitochondrial DNA was sequenced and compared to the sequence of mitochondrial DNA isolated from her mother's paternal grandmother (the mother of her mom's dad),she likely ________be a significant match because ________.

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A person's mitochondrial DNA is inherited from their mother, not their father. Therefore, comparing a female's mitochondrial DNA to that of her mother's paternal grandmother would not result in a significant match. The correct comparison would be to the maternal line, such as the mitochondrial DNA of the female's own mother or maternal grandmother.

If a Female's Mitochondrial DNA Was Sequenced and Compared to the Sequence