Based on the DNA recovered from the 11,500-year-old skeleton called Xach'itee'aaneh t'eede gaay (Sunrise girl-child), this early American became genetically isolated from her Asian ancestors about how long ago:
A) 8,000 years
B) 16,000 years
C) 22,000 years
D) 50,000 years

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The DNA from the 11,500-year-old skeleton known as Xach'itee'aaneh t'eede gaay (Sunrise girl-child) indicates that this early American and her ancestors became genetically isolated from their Asian ancestors approximately 22,000 years ago. This isolation marks a significant point in the understanding of human migration and population genetics in the Americas.

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