King Tut Diseases

What genetic disorder was King Tutankhamun suspected to have?

• Sickle Cell Anemia

• Marfan Syndrome

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Down Syndrome

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Which disease was identified in King Tut's mummy through DNA analysis?

• Malaria

• Tuberculosis

• Leprosy

• Smallpox

What bone disorder was found in King Tut's remains?

• Osteoporosis

• Scoliosis

• Kohler disease

• Rickets

Which of the following methods was used to diagnose diseases in King Tut's mummy?

• X-ray

• MRI

• CT scan

• Ultrasound

What was a significant contributing factor to King Tut's death according to scientific studies?

• Chariot accident

• Poisoning

• Heart attack

• Drowning

Which parasite was found in King Tut's remains that indicated a disease?

• Plasmodium falciparum

• Trypanosoma brucei

• Leishmania donovani

• Giardia lamblia

What type of genetic analysis was performed on King Tut's mummy?

• Whole genome sequencing

• Mitochondrial DNA analysis

• Y-chromosome analysis

• Short tandem repeat analysis

Which of the following symptoms was King Tut likely to have experienced due to his diseases?

• Chronic cough

• Severe headaches

• Joint pain

• Skin rashes

What evidence suggests King Tut had a compromised immune system?

• Presence of multiple infections

• High white blood cell count

• Low platelet count

• Enlarged spleen

Which scientific technique helped determine King Tut's lineage and possible inherited diseases?

• Radiocarbon dating

• DNA fingerprinting

• Isotope analysis

• Spectroscopy

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2