Why can the Human Y chromosome DNA be used to identify direct relationships easier than autosomal chromosome DNA?

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Why can the Human Y chromosome DNA be used to identify direct relationships easier than autosomal chromosome DNA? (image for reference)

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PAKISTAN
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(Sichuan)
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Yaozu
(Bama)
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(Liannan)
Orogen
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Japanese
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n≥60
(n=30
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