Because mitochondria are not the only source of ATP. We are able to produce ATP through different means, like glycolysis for example, which utilizes gene products from autosomal chromosomes. If a gene product is produced from autosomal chromosomes, then it is likely produced from both the maternal and paternal DNA.
Because mitochondria are not the only source of ATP. We are able to produce ATP through different means, like glycolysis for example, which utilizes gene products from autosomal chromosomes. If a gene product is produced from autosomal chromosomes, then it is likely produced from both the maternal and paternal DNA.