Function of mitochondrial DNA
Mitochondria contains specific DNA .The integral inner membrane proteins ,are made by mitochondrial protein synthesizing machinery. However, the majority of proteins,especially of outer membrane are synthesized under the control of cellular DNA. The division of mitochondria is under the command of mitochondrial DNA. REF :DM VASUDEVAN TEXTBOOK ; 7thEDITION ;PAGE NO :13
Encodes protein of cell membranes
Encodes proteins of respiratory chain
Helps in cell replication
Formation of rRNA
Metabolism of nucleic acids