Studying the decay of radioactive isotopes in dead organisms helps scientists to identify fossilized remains. The ratio of C-12 to C-14 in the atmosphere is 1 x 1012. The table BELOW shows this ratio inside the body of three organisms. C12/C14 Ratio Organism C12/C14 Ratio A 1 x 1012 B 2 x 1012 C 4 x 1012 What can most likely be concluded from the info above?

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