An important technique that allows biologists to trace the fate of chemicals in metabolic pathways is the use
A)of the immunofluorescence microscope.
B)of radioactive isotopes.
C)of time lapse photography.
D)of centrifugation.

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Radioactive isotopes can be used to label specific molecules within a metabolic pathway, allowing scientists to trace their fate through various biochemical reactions. This technique is commonly referred to as metabolic labeling.

An Important Technique That Allows Biologists to Trace the Fate