In the Attempt to Identify the Remains Thought to Be

question 20

Multiple Choice

In the attempt to identify the remains thought to be that of Czar Nicholas Romanov II and his family,_____ was used to determine that the skeletons were not only related members of a family,but were also related to living Romanov relatives.

• A) Y chromosome STR alleles
• B) blood typing
• C) facial reconstruction
• D) maternally inherited mitochondrial DNA
• E) paternally inherited mitochondrial DNA

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Definitions:

Mafic Magma

Refers to a type of magma that is rich in magnesium and iron, characterized by its dark color and low viscosity.

Subduction Zones

Areas where one tectonic plate is being forced down into the mantle by another plate, often associated with volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Decompression Melting

The process where rock melts due to a decrease in pressure as it rises closer to the Earth's surface, without an increase in temperature.

Melting Point

The temperature at which a solid substance turns into a liquid under standard atmospheric pressure.