4. Describe, in detail, how to distinguish if an organic compound was made by an organism, or an abiotic process, AND explain the biological reason why this technique works.
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Step 1: Analyze the isotopic ratios of key elements in the organic compound, particularly carbon isotopes (¹²C and ¹³C). Show more…
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