Organic compounds containing radioactive atoms can be used


Organic compounds containing radioactive atoms can be used tofollow the biosynthesis of molecules in cells and organisms. In these experiments, the amount of radioisotope in proteinsderived from the cells or organisms is monitored. The administration of 14C labeled4-hydroxyproline does result in the appearance of 14C in thecollagen fibers of mice. Explain these results.

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Biology: Organic compounds containing radioactive atoms can be used
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