what is haplogroup q-m242
Haplogroup Q-M242 is one of the two branches of haplogroup P-M45. Haplogroup Q-M242 is believed to have arisen in North Asia approximately 17,000 to 22,000 years ago.(In another source, 31,400YBP) It has had multiple origins proposed.pproximately 2% of males in Turkey belong to haplogroup Q. In a study by Gokcumen it was found that among Turks that belong to the Afshar tribe haplogroup Q-M242 is seen with a prevalence of 13%.