Haplogroup

usgb/ˈhæpləˌɡruːp/
noun

A haplogroup is a group of similar haplotypes that share a common ancestor with a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) mutation.

The researchers categorized the participants into different haplogroups to study their genetic diversity.
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Formal

Genetic lineage, Y-DNA haplogroup, mtDNA haplogroup

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Genetics

Haplogroups help trace lineage and migration

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Genetic studies often identify haplogroups to determine ancestry.
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Human ancestry

Understanding haplogroups can provide insight into human migration

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Many people are interested in discovering their haplogroup.
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Research context

Haplogroups are extensively used in genetic research

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Cultural studies may reflect on the importance of haplogroups.
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