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What is the most recent haplogroup?
Haplogroup G (M201) originated some 48,000 years ago and its most recent common ancestor likely lived 26,000 years ago in the Middle East.
How many haplotypes does a human have?
A haplotype is defined as the combination of alleles for different polymorphisms that occur on the same chromosome (189), and for any given stretch of chromosomal DNA an individual will have two haplotypes, although at a population level there may be numerous haplotypes for any given stretch of chromosomal DNA.
How can I get a haplogroup?
The other answers discussed getting the Y and the Morley method works well BUT women do not have a Y so the only haplogroup they can get is the mtDNA (mitochondrial DNA). Uploading to Promethease.com which will show health results in your DNA can provide a haplogroup but its not easy to use and I had no luck with it.
What is a haplogroup in DNA testing?
When you participate in DNA testing for family history, your results may include some haplogroup information. Your DNA haplogroup attempts to describe the deep history and migration paths of some of your ancestors. Your Y DNA haplogroup pertains to the origins of your direct paternal line; your mtDNA haplogroup points to your direct maternal line.
What are yDNA and mtDNA haplogroup maps?
Y DNA and mtDNA haplogroup maps chart the deep origins of your paternal or maternal lines. The specificity of your YDNA or mtDNA haplogroup results varies by test, and so does its value for building your family tree.
How do I Find my mitochondrial DNA haplogroup from AncestryDNA?
Finding your mitochondrial DNA haplogroup from AncestryDNA requires a few extra steps because AncestryDNA does not report on mtDNA haplogroups. You’ll first need to convert your Ancestry raw data to an acceptable format, then upload it to James Lick’s mtHap utility.