Individuals can trace their paternal ancestry through mitochondrial haplotypes, as mitochondrial DNA is typically transmitted from parents to offspring of the same sex (i.e., from mothers to daughters).

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Mitochondrial DNA is typically passed down from mothers to both their daughters and sons. Paternal ancestry can be traced through the Y chromosome, which is passed down exclusively from fathers to their sons.

Individuals Can Trace Their Paternal Ancestry Through Mitochondrial Haplotypes, as Mitochondrial