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When referring to Y-DNA STR markers, what is a haplotype and what is a minimum haplotype?

April 26, 2017haplotype Markers minimum referring str Y-DNA

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When referring to Y-DNA STR markers, what is a haplotype and what is a minimum haplotype?

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A haplotype is the unique set of values obtained when a defined set of Y-DNA STR markers are tested. A minimum haplotype refers to the selected set of Y-DNA STR markers chosen to facilitate comparison between different individuals and different populations. Indigenous DNA calculates the minimum haplotype based on the Y-DNA STR markers that you have tested in comparison to the markers available in the various populations in the database. Indigenous DNA will compare the markers that you have tested against the markers in the database and calculate which of your markers you should use for best compatibility with the populations in the database.