Number of mitochondrial genomes packaged in somatic cells as clusters, rosettes or nucleoids

Range 2 to 10 Mitochondrial genomes/cluster
Organism Mammals
Reference Howell N, Chinnery PF, Ghosh SS, Fahy E, Turnbull DM. Transmission of the human mitochondrial genome. Hum Reprod. 2000 Jul15 Suppl 2: 235-45. p.236 right column 2nd paragraphPubMed ID11041529
Comments From the first molecular studies of mammalian mtDNA, it was recognized that these genomes are packaged in somatic cells as clusters, rosettes or nucleoids in which 2-10 molecules are attached as a group to the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Entered by Uri M
ID 107619