noun
Y-chromosomal Adam
Scientific term in genetics; refers to the most recent common male ancestor from whom all living human Y chromosomes descend. Used in academic and popular science contexts.
Ｙ染色体アダムは、現生人類の共通の父系祖先とされています。
Y-chromosomal Adam is considered the common patrilineal ancestor of all living humans.
Mitochondrial Eve is the matrilineal counterpart; Y-chromosomal Adam traces the male line, while Mitochondrial Eve traces the female line.
From English 'Y-chromosomal Adam'. The term combines 'Y chromosome' (Ｙ染色体) and the biblical name Adam, used metaphorically for the common male ancestor.