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 siblings.

• 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 analysis

• X-ray imaging

• Thermoluminescence dating

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

• Sickle cell anemia

• Cystic fibrosis

• Marfan syndrome

• Malaria

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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 proved the existence of dominant genes.

• It demonstrated the mutation of genes over time.

• It highlighted the role of environmental factors.

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What was the primary scientific tool used to analyze King Tut's mummy?

• MRI scanning

• DNA sequencing

• CT scanning

• Ultrasound imaging

Which family member of King Tut was identified through DNA analysis as having a similar genetic profile?

• His mother, Queen Tiye

• His father, Akhenaten

• His sister, Ankhesenamun

• His grandmother, Mutemwiya

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What was the main purpose of using CT scans on King Tut's mummy?

• To determine his age at death

• To identify his cause of death

• To reconstruct his facial features

• To analyze his burial artifacts

Which scientific discovery about King Tut's family helped understand the health issues they faced?

• Presence of malaria parasites

• Evidence of tuberculosis

• Signs of scurvy

• Indications of diabetes

What role did genetic analysis play in understanding King Tut's physical appearance?

• It confirmed his height and weight.

• It revealed his hair color.

• It suggested he had a cleft palate.

• It indicated he had a club foot.

How did the study of King Tut's family contribute to the field of paleopathology?

• By identifying ancient diseases

• By discovering new burial practices

• By analyzing ancient diets

• By understanding ancient climates