There seems to be a lot of confusion between nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA. It might help the hon. Lady and the House if I point out that they have completely different origins. They have a different genetic code; they are not related. The origin of mitochondria is bacteria that were engulfed by cells. They are very different. The House should be aware of that.
Human Fertilisation and Embryology
Proceeding contribution from
Julian Huppert
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 3 February 2015.
It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Human Fertilisation and Embryology.
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