What Revolutionary Technique Do Archaeologists Use to Separate Botanical Remains

question 19

Multiple Choice

What revolutionary technique do archaeologists use to separate botanical remains from a soil sample?

• A) catchment analysis
• B) flotation
• C) seriation
• D) ubiquity

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Respiration

A process by which cells produce energy in the absence of oxygen, typically resulting in the by-product of lactic acid or ethanol.

ATPs

ATPs are molecules known as adenosine triphosphate, which store and provide energy for many biochemical cellular processes through the release of a phosphate group.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, usually in the ratio 1:2:1, serving as a major energy source for the body.