Section 6
Use of Isotopes
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Structural Determination
Structural determination using isotopes is often performed using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
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Study of Photosynthesis
Mass spectrometry has been used to study the ratio of carbon isotopes in various plants to understand the mechanisms of photosynthesis.
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Isotopes in Medicine
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that involves the application of radioactive substances to diagnose or treat disease.