Evolution of Nuclear Mitochondrial pseudogenes of Three Genes within Orthoptera (Arthropoda:Insecta)

Authors

Matthew Moulton, Brigham Young University
Dr. Michael Whiting, Brigham Young University

Keywords

mitochondrial pseudogenes, orthoptera, arthropoda, insecta, numts

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

Mitochondria are unique organelles that contain their own genomes. Metazoan mitochondrial genomes typically encode 37 genes (13 protein-coding, 22 transfer RNA, and 2 ribosomal RNA genes) that are used for cellular respiration.

Recommended Citation

Moulton, Matthew and Whiting, Dr. Michael (2013) "Evolution of Nuclear Mitochondrial pseudogenes of Three Genes within Orthoptera (Arthropoda:Insecta)," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1106.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1106