Scientists can determine the type of plant consumed based on:
A) carbon 14.
B) isotopes.
C) index fossils.
D) carbon 13 and carbon 12.

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Scientists use carbon isotopes, specifically carbon 13 and carbon 12, to determine the type of plant consumed. Different plants have different ratios of these isotopes, and by analyzing the isotopic signature in fossil remains or in the bones and teeth of ancient humans and animals, scientists can determine what type of plants were part of their diet.

Scientists Can Determine the Type of Plant Consumed Based On