Which One of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Radioisotope

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true concerning the radioisotope carbon-14 that is used in carbon dating?

• A)Carbon-14 is produced by living cells.
• B)Carbon-14 is produced during \(\beta\)^- decay.
• C)Carbon-14 is produced by the decay of carbon-12.
• D)Carbon-14 is produced by cells after they have died.
• E)Carbon-14 is produced by cosmic rays striking the atmosphere.

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