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Could you please explain what is "isotopic composition" and "isotopic profile"? Or give some links to read up on?
by dopkew 9y ago
Could you please explain what is "isotopic composition" and "isotopic profile"? Or give some links to read up on?
- maxerickson 9y agoThey mean the atomic structure of the atoms in the molecules: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotope https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotope Not sure what biological processes are sensitive to that though.
- yomly 9y agoHere is a review of some of the studies going into the isotopic chemistry of living organisms: https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/biogenic-chemical-elements-isotope-ratios-in-living-organism-as-a-newpotential-indicator-of-physiological-state-2161-0398-1000218.php?aid=74925 https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/biogenic-chemical-el...