C

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C is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of CZ, formed about 19,500 years ago, defined by 6 mutations; TheYtree curates 148 sub-clades and 1,434 samples under this lineage (Personal 143 / Scientific 682 / Ancient 609).

Key facts

Upstream lineageCZ
Downstream sub-clades148
Defining mutations6
TMRCA~19,500 yr · 19.5 kya
AliasesYFull C · FTDNA C

Samples

1,434Samples in lineage
143Personal
682Scientific
609Ancient
中国 828Russia 154Argentina 85Mongolia 54Vietnam 45Kazakhstan 39Mexico 36

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

FAQ

What is haplogroup C?

C is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of CZ, formed about 19,500 years ago, defined by 6 mutations; TheYtree curates 148 sub-clades and 1,434 samples under this lineage (Personal 143 / Scientific 682 / Ancient 609).

When did C form?

C formed about 19,500 years ago.

Where are C samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 1,434 samples under this lineage, mainly from 中国、Russia、Argentina.

How do I attach my sample to C?

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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