Which of These Materials Could Potentially Be Dated Using ¹⁴C

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of these materials could potentially be dated using ¹⁴C dating?

• A) Charcoal
• B) Stone tool fragment
• C) Human bone
• D) A and C

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Definitions:

Olfactory Neurons

Specialized nerve cells responsible for the sense of smell, located in the nasal cavity.

Olfactory Epithelial

A specialized epithelial tissue in the nasal cavity responsible for detecting odors, containing olfactory receptor neurons that send signals to the brain.

Depolarization

A reduction in the membrane potential of a cell, such as a nerve or muscle cell, making it more positive and closer to the threshold for triggering an action potential.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue that allow us to perceive different flavors such as sweet, salty, sour, and bitter.