Nuclear autosomal DNA sequence is more abundant than mtDNA and is therefore preferable for use in reconstructing events like domestication or human migration

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Recombination and slower overall base substitution rates make nuclear DNA less useful for such purposes than mtDNA.

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