Asked by Brianna sapp
Shark teeth and petrified wood are fossils in which organic compounds are replaced by other elements. This process is called ____________.
Responses
A mineralizationmineralization
B ossification ossification
C putrefactionputrefaction
Responses
A mineralizationmineralization
B ossification ossification
C putrefactionputrefaction
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **A: mineralization**.
Mineralization is the process in which organic compounds are replaced by minerals, leading to the formation of fossils like shark teeth and petrified wood.
Mineralization is the process in which organic compounds are replaced by minerals, leading to the formation of fossils like shark teeth and petrified wood.