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Schematic picture showing the mitochondrial genetic bottleneck. Selected number of mtDNA molecules are transferred to each cell during the production of primary oocyte. The rapid replication of mtDNA in mature oocyte causes random shift of mutation load between generations and is responsible for the variable levels of mutant mtDNA in affected offspring.
