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The common abbreviation for mitochondria is mtDNA. Mitochondiral molecules are present in 100s-1000s of copies per cell, as opposed to the nuclear DNA, which is present in just two copies per cell. The abundance of mtDNA allows discrimination among individuals or biological samples, particularly if nuclear DNA is degraded or unavailable.
