Italy archaeologists bet on femur in 'real' Mona Lisa quest

Italy archaeologists bet on femur in 'real' Mona Lisa quest

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Science, Biology, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the likelihood of having found a woman's remains through archaeological research and graphic exams. It details the process of DNA extraction from bones and the challenges faced in finding comparison DNA from close family members.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What elements were combined to support the likelihood of finding the remains?

Archaeological research and static graphic exams

DNA analysis and historical documents

Forensic analysis and eyewitness accounts

Geological surveys and carbon dating

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of exams were conducted on the graves?

Static graphic exams

Chemical analysis

X-ray imaging

Radiocarbon dating

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the archaeological research mentioned?

To map the geographical area

To discover ancient artifacts

To match graves with a specific historical period

To find new excavation sites

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge in the DNA extraction process?

Extracting DNA from the bones

Obtaining a large enough bone sample

Locating the burial site

Finding a suitable laboratory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is comparison DNA important in this analysis?

To determine the cause of death

To confirm the identity through family links

To verify the age of the remains

To establish the geographical origin