King Tut's Family

What is the significance of King Tutankhamun's DNA analysis in understanding his family lineage?

• It confirmed his relation to Akhenaten.

• It disproved his relation to Nefertiti.

• It showed he had no genetic disorders.

• It revealed he was not of royal descent.

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Which scientific method was primarily used to determine the familial relationships of King Tut?

• Radiocarbon dating

• DNA sequencing

• X-ray fluorescence

• Thermoluminescence dating

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What genetic disorder was identified in King Tutankhamun's family through scientific analysis?

• Sickle cell anemia

• Cystic fibrosis

• Malaria

• Klinefelter syndrome

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How did the study of King Tut's family contribute to our understanding of genetic inheritance?

• It showed the effects of inbreeding.

• It disproved the theory of evolution.

• It confirmed the existence of dominant genes only.

• It showed that genetic mutations are rare.

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What technology was used to scan King Tut's mummy to learn more about his health and family?

• MRI

• CT scan

• Ultrasound

• PET scan

Which of the following was a major finding from the CT scan of King Tut's mummy?

• Evidence of a chariot accident

• Signs of poisoning

• Presence of a brain tumor

• Indications of drowning

What role did mitochondrial DNA play in tracing King Tut's maternal lineage?

• It helped identify his mother as Nefertiti.

• It confirmed his mother was not of royal blood.

• It traced his lineage to a common ancestor with other pharaohs.

• It showed no relation to other Egyptian queens.

Which scientific concept explains the preservation of King Tut's mummy over thousands of years?

• Cryopreservation

• Desiccation

• Mummification

• Fossilization

What was the primary purpose of using radiographic techniques on King Tut's mummy?

• To determine his age at death

• To identify his cause of death

• To find hidden treasures

• To analyze his diet

How did the analysis of King Tut's artifacts contribute to our understanding of ancient Egyptian science?

• It revealed advanced metallurgy techniques.

• It showed a lack of scientific knowledge.

• It indicated reliance on magic over science.

• It demonstrated primitive tool use.