A2

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A2 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of A-a1, formed about 7,400 years ago, defined by 6 mutations; TheYtree curates 98 sub-clades and 202 samples under this lineage (Personal 8 / Scientific 32 / Ancient 162).

Key facts

Upstream lineageA-a1

Downstream sub-clades98

Defining mutations6

TMRCA~7,400 yr · 7.4 kya

AliasesYFull A2 · FTDNA A2

Samples

202Samples in lineage

8Personal

32Scientific

162Ancient

Mexico 66Argentina 51Russia 22Canada 12Peru 10Brazil 10Colombia 10USA 4

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

iPCR138_SC128_L1705the Chincha Valley of southern Peruthe thirteenth to fifteenth centuriesaDNA
iPCR138_SC127_L1700the Chincha Valley of southern Peruthe thirteenth to fifteenth centuriesaDNA
iPCR138_SC127_L1694the Chincha Valley of southern Peruthe thirteenth to fifteenth centuriesaDNA
CpM34Copán543–605 CEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup A2?

When did A2 form?

A2 formed about 7,400 years ago.

Where are A2 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 202 samples under this lineage, mainly from Mexico、Argentina、Russia.

How do I attach my sample to A2?

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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