The adaptive evolution of the mammalian mitochondrial genome
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The mitochondria produce up to 95% of a eukaryotic cell's energy through oxidative phosphorylation. The proteins involved in this vital process are under high functional constraints. However, metabolic requirements vary across s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Genomics |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/9/119 |