Discuss How Archaeologists Know That They Have Discovered Sites That

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Essay

Discuss how archaeologists know that they have discovered sites that show evidence of a switch to food production and why that is important.

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Definitions:

Paternity Testing

The use of genetic fingerprinting to determine if a man is the biological father of a child.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis, where a small amount of amniotic fluid is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus.

Nonstress Test

A prenatal test used to monitor a fetus's heart rate and check for signs of distress, typically performed in the third trimester of pregnancy.