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Table 3 The function of the homologous gene with positive selection effect in mtDNA PGCs of 25 Anser spp

From: Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analyses of the mitogenome of Wan-Xi white goose, a native goose breed in China

Gene

Function

Number gene pairs

ND5

Involved in electron transport in the cellular respiratory chain and the assembly of a mitochondrial respiratory chain complex

22

ND4

20

ND1

17

ND6

7

ND3

1

COX3

Involved in electron transport in the cellular respiratory chain and REDOX-driven transmembrane transporter activity

17

COX2

12

ATP6

Involved in the energy production of mitochondria

6

ATP8

1