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 - 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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