Biological Tissues Are Made Predominantly of ¹²C, ¹⁶O, ¹H, and ¹⁴N

question 18

Multiple Choice

Biological tissues are made predominantly of ¹²C, ¹⁶O, ¹H, and ¹⁴N. Which of these isotopes is useful for nuclear magnetic resonance?

• A)(¹²C)
• B)(¹⁶O)
• C)(¹H)
• D)(¹⁴N)

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Definitions:

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