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M3a

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M3a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of M3, formed about 19,000 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 7 sub-clades and 43 samples under this lineage (Personal 6 / Scientific 26 / Ancient 11).

Key facts

Upstream lineageM3
Downstream sub-clades7
Defining mutations1
TMRCA~19,000 yr · 19.0 kya
AliasesYFull M3a · FTDNA M3a

Samples

43Samples in lineage
6Personal
26Scientific
11Ancient
Pakistan 21India 11Singapore 2Nepal 2Iran 1Yemen 1中国 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

FAQ

What is haplogroup M3a?

M3a is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of M3, formed about 19,000 years ago, defined by 1 mutations; TheYtree curates 7 sub-clades and 43 samples under this lineage (Personal 6 / Scientific 26 / Ancient 11).

When did M3a form?

M3a formed about 19,000 years ago.

Where are M3a samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 43 samples under this lineage, mainly from Pakistan、India、Singapore.

How do I attach my sample to M3a?

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