Can Females Take the Y-DNA Test?
Females cannot take the Y-DNA test because females do not carry Y-DNA. Females can choose to test their maternal ancestry using the mtDNA test.
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What is the benefit of the Y-DNA Haplogroup SNP test?
The Y-DNA Haplogroup Determination SNP Test is intended for people who wish to confirm their Y-DNA Haplogroup.
What is Genetic Distance?
Genetic distance is a key measurement value when comparing the Y-DNA STR markers between Y-DNA profiles.
How do I determine my Y-DNA haplotype using Y-STR markers?
A Y-STR marker test determines the number of repeats for several different STR markers. This resulting set of repeat numbers is known as a person’s
What is a multi-copy Y-STR marker?
Multi-copy Y-STR markers are STRs that occur more than once in the human genome. This means each marker will have more than one allele value
What is the Y-DNA SNP test?
The Y-DNA SNP tests are used for deep ancestry testing. The test looks at regions on the Y chromosome known as SNPs or single nucleotide
What is the Y-DNR STR test?
The Y-DNA STR tests are often used in ancestry, paternity and forensic testing…
What is TMRCA?
TMRCA stands for “Time to Most Recent Common Ancestor.” It’s a measure of how long ago any two male individuals likely shared a common patrilineal
What is the difference between a Y-DNA haplotype and Y-DNA haplogroup?
A Y-DNA haplotype is a persons Y-STR profile. This includes the number of repeats at specific Y-STR markers. Y-DNA haplotypes are useful for tracing recent
What is the Atlantic Modal Haplotype?
Some Y-DNA haplotypes occur more frequently in certain parts of the world. For example, people whose ancestors are from the western coast of Europe often
