[or-roots] dna testing question

[Roger]

> I am interested in dna testing for genealogy.  Exactly what does a  male
> descendant test generate in the way of information that a female
> descendant  test
> does not?  I understand that it is maternal line for females but if I  am
> tested do I get dna information on my father's mother?  Or only my
> mother's
> mother?  Thanks for any enlightenment offered.   Judy
>

Here's a link that details some of the stuff
http://www.familytreedna.com/tutorial_A.html#59markers

Familytreedna is a commercial site.  You don't have to pay to view the
above page.
I have no connection with them whatsoever.