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A is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of N, formed about 16,500 years ago, defined by 8 mutations; TheYtree curates 224 sub-clades and 1,697 samples under this lineage (Personal 276 / Scientific 775 / Ancient 646).

Key facts

Upstream lineageN
Downstream sub-clades224
Defining mutations8
TMRCA~16,500 yr · 16.5 kya
AliasesYFull A · FTDNA A

Samples

1,697Samples in lineage
276Personal
775Scientific
646Ancient
中国 1,204Russia 105Mexico 68Argentina 51대한민국 32Mongolia 31Kazakhstan 23

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

FAQ

What is haplogroup A?

A is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of N, formed about 16,500 years ago, defined by 8 mutations; TheYtree curates 224 sub-clades and 1,697 samples under this lineage (Personal 276 / Scientific 775 / Ancient 646).

When did A form?

A formed about 16,500 years ago.

Where are A samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 1,697 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、Russia、Mexico.

How do I attach my sample to A?

Register and use the Free Submit tool to submit your maternal haplogroup or mutations; it will be placed on the corresponding maternal tree.



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