Mitochondrial Eve

Mitochondrial Eve refers to the common matrilineal ancestor from whom all living creatures are descended. Mitochondrial Eve is estimated to have lived around 200,000 years ago. Scientist believe that if they go back far enough, they will find one common mother. The deviation between the mitochondrial DNA among different people can help scientist estimate the time between now and the "original mother". Every 3,500 years mitochondrial DNA accrues one mutation. Mitochondrial Eve is the origin of different tribes whom developed their own specific traits according to the surroundings. Only females pass down their mitochondrial DNA.

                                                                              Italian 

                                                Hispanic 

                                                 Latina 

                                                                       Chinese

                                                 Scottish

                                                Eritrea 

                                          West African 

                                                 Indian 

Although, there are differences among different ethnic groups, there are some similarities which help prove that we are all connected through the "original mother".