Reliability of mtDNA as Molecular Marker and Its Perspective
线粒体DNA用作分子标记的可靠性和研究前景 Reliability of mtDNA as Molecular Marker and Its Perspective

With some special features,mtDNA is used widely as molecular marker in the fields of systematic evolution,biogeography,population genetics,anthropology,and forensic medicine.However,more and more evidences that challenge the traditional concept on mtDNA features are found increasingly.In this paper,seven facts that could affect the reliability of mtDNA used as molecular marker are reviewed,then the perspective on application of mtDNA is discussed.