Today, Archaeologists Are Working with the U

question 113

Multiple Choice

Today, archaeologists are working with the U.S. military to:​

• A)​show soldiers how to best excavate sites that are located in war zones
• B)​train soldiers to become archaeologists after deployment as part of job placement
• C)​smuggle artifacts out of war-torn areas so that they can preserve sites that are protected by the United Nations
• D)​train soldiers to protect archaeological sites against looting and value world heritage

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Definitions:

DNA Probe

A strand of nucleic acid that can be labeled and used to hybridize to a complementary molecule from a mixture of other nucleic acids.

Plasmid Cloning Vector

A small, circular DNA molecule used in genetic engineering to artificially replicate foreign genetic material within a host organism.

DNA Cloning

The process of making multiple, identical copies of a specific segment of DNA, often used in genetic engineering and research.

DNA Ligase

A substance that assists in the fusion of DNA strands by enabling the development of a phosphodiester bond.