The Carbon-$14$ dating method is based on the fact that:

  • A
    The Carbon-$14$ fraction is the same in all objects.
  • B
    Carbon-$14$ is highly insoluble.
  • C
    The ratio of Carbon-$14$ to Carbon-$12$ in living organisms remains constant.
  • D
    All of these.

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