What is autosomal DNA useful for?

Finding relatives from any branch of the family.

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  1. Only tracing the mother's line
  2. Only tracing the father's line
  3. Finding relatives from any branch of the family ✔

Why: Autosomal DNA comes from both parents and can reveal relatives on any branch.

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References

Answer: Finding relatives from any branch of the family. Autosomal DNA comes from both parents and can reveal relatives on any branch.

  1. Genealogy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genealogy
    it can uncover relatives from any branch of the family
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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