The X-SV test is also known as the female, or maternal, lineage test. Men and women both have mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA); but only women pass their mtDNA on to their children. Unlike the Y-chromosome, which is passed on from male to male by the father, the mitochondrial DNA is passed on from the female within the lineage. Additionally, the X-SV test can be done regardless of gender, so this means the test is not limited to only females or males, but anyone who believes they are related through a common female lineage is a good candidate for the test. Their premium home X-SV test package includes testing for two people however more may be added as needed.
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The X-SV test is also known as the female, or maternal, lineage test. Men and women both have mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA); but only women pass their mtDNA on to their children. Unlike the Y-chromosome, which is passed on from male to male by the father, the mitochondrial DNA is passed on from the female within the lineage. Additionally, the X-SV test can be done regardless of gender, so this means the test is not limited to only females or males, but anyone who believes they are related through a common female lineage is a good candidate for the test. Their premium home X-SV test package includes testing for two people however more may be added as needed.
The X-SV test is also known as the female, or maternal, lineage test. Men and women both have mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA); but only women pass their mtDNA on to their children. Unlike the Y-chromosome, which is passed on from male to male by the father, the mitochondrial DNA is passed on from the female within the lineage. Additionally, the X-SV test can be done regardless of gender, so this means the test is not limited to only females or males, but anyone who believes they are related through a common female lineage is a good candidate for the test. Their premium home X-SV test package includes testing for two people however more may be added as needed.
