How can an isotope like carbon 14 be used to date dead organisms

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Andrzej Doyle · Answer 1 · 2017-03-29T17:04:15+0000

a ration of Carbon 12 and 14 are in every living thing. Once dead the Carbon 14 ceases to be replaced. They can then measure the ration of C 12 to 14 to date the organism.

How can an isotope like carbon 14 be used to date dead organisms

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