How Similar is Your Y-DNA Haplotype to Your Ancestors?

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The discussion centers on the inheritance of the Y chromosome and its implications for genetic similarity among male descendants. It clarifies that while a male inherits the Y chromosome directly from his father, this chromosome is relatively small and contains limited genetic information compared to other chromosomes, which undergo recombination. Therefore, the genetic connection to paternal ancestors is primarily through the Y chromosome, but this represents only a tiny fraction of overall DNA. The conversation also addresses the possibility of having different short tandem repeat (STR) markers than a grandfather, indicating that while it is theoretically possible, it is highly unlikely that significant differences would exist. Overall, the Y chromosome provides a direct paternal lineage but contributes minimally to the total genetic makeup.
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If I am to understand Y chromosome haplotypes correctly:

Let's say that I am male. I have an X chromosome from my mother and a Y chromosome from my father. Because the Y chromosome is passed directly through my father's paternal line, does that mean I have more in common genetically with my great-great-great-great grandfather on my father's side (in the paternal line) than I do with any great-great-great-great grandfather/grandmother on any other line of my mother's or my father's?non-paternal line? I am assuming that I have 50% of the same DNA as every ancestor in my father's line because we all inherited the same Y-Chromosome since the Y DNA haplotype was created.

Also, my grandfather had his DNA tested recently. Is there any chance that I can have slightly different STR markers that change my Y-DNA haplotype after two generations?

Thanks.
 
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Actually the only thing you have in common with the men on your fathers side is the Y chromosome. Its tiny in comparison with the other chromosomes and has very little information. All the other chromosomes are recombined (mixed between the mother and father) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recombination_(biology ) , the only reason the Y chromosome can be traced in such a straight line is because it doesn't have a partner to exchange genes with. The Y chromosome you share from your fathers line would only mean that there is a tiny fraction of 1% more paternal DNA within you.
 
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And yes it is possible that you might have different markers than your geneitic grand father. However I would bet every single thing on this planet I can lay claim to that you dont.
 
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