B2

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B2 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of B4b, formed about 14,700 years ago, defined by 5 mutations; TheYtree curates 65 sub-clades and 115 samples under this lineage (Personal 2 / Scientific 28 / Ancient 85).

Key facts

Upstream lineageB4b

Downstream sub-clades65

Defining mutations5

TMRCA~14,700 yr · 14.7 kya

AliasesYFull B2 · FTDNA B2

Samples

115Samples in lineage

2Personal

28Scientific

85Ancient

Argentina 47Colombia 22Mexico 20Peru 15Chile 2USA 2Austria 2Brazil 1

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

iPCR191_SC176_L3236the Chincha Valley of southern Peruthe thirteenth to fifteenth centuriesaDNA
iPCR191_SC176_L3233the Chincha Valley of southern Peruthe thirteenth to fifteenth centuriesaDNA
iPCR183_SC168_L2503the Chincha Valley of southern Peruthe thirteenth to fifteenth centuriesaDNA
iPCR183_SC168_L2496the Chincha Valley of southern Peruthe thirteenth to fifteenth centuriesaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup B2?

When did B2 form?

B2 formed about 14,700 years ago.

Where are B2 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 115 samples under this lineage, mainly from Argentina、Colombia、Mexico.

How do I attach my sample to B2?

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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