Which Statement Concerning Radioisotope ¹⁴C Is False

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning radioisotope ¹⁴C is false?

• A) It can be substituted for ¹²C in glucose and the body will still be able to use the compound.
• B) It has a different number of protons than ¹²C.
• C) It has more neutrons than ¹²C.
• D) It behaves the same chemically as ¹²C.
• E) It has six carbons and eight neutrons.

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