Article
Brief communication: Restricted geographic distribution for Y-Q* paragroup in South America.
American journal of physical anthropology - 1 Nov 2009
Bailliet Graciela, Ramallo Virginia, Muzzio Marina, García Angelina, Santos María R, Alfaro Emma L, Dipierri José E, Salceda Susana, Carnese Francisco R, Bravi Claudio M, Bianchi Néstor O, Demarchi Darío A
Abstract excerpt
We analyzed 21 paragroup Q* Y chromosomes from South American aboriginal and urban populations. Our aims were to evaluate the phylogenetic status, geographic distribution, and genetic diversity in these groups of chromosomes and compare the degree of genetic variation in relation to Q1a3a haplotypes. All Q* chromosomes from our series and five samples from North American Q* presented the derivate state for M346,...
Topics
- Chromosomes, Human, Y
- Genetic Drift
- Genetic Variation
- Geography
- Haplotypes
- Humans
- Indians, South American
- Phylogeny
- South America