Archaeologists have used __________ on skeletal material to determine the role of maize in the diet.
A) macro analysis
B) isotope analysis
C) electron spin analysis
D) radiocarbon analysis

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Isotope analysis is used to study the chemical composition of bones to determine the types of food eaten by ancient societies. By analyzing the carbon and nitrogen isotopes in bone collagen, researchers can provide evidence about the consumption of maize in an ancient society's diet.

Archaeologists Have Used __________ on Skeletal Material to Determine the Role