Mitochondrial Eve

Mitochondrial Eve is generally thought of as the Mother of all humans.  She is believed to have lived about 200,000 years in East Africa.  Mitochondrial Eve is believed to be the mother of al humans because Mitochondrial DNA is passed from mother to child. If everyone traced their lineage back through their maternal lineage, it is believed that everyone would converge to Mitochondrial Eve.

Over the years, mutations in DNA have caused the differences in appearances around the world.

Japanese Woman

Chilean Woman

French Woman

Gabonese Woman

Native American Woman