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1. In the case of organic molecules in a cell, refers to the time it takes for 50% of the molecules to be broken down. 2. In the case of radioisotopes, the time it takes for half the molecules to decay and emit radiation.
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1) In the case of organic molecules in a cell, refers to the time it takes for 50% of the molecules to be broken down.  
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2) In the case of radioisotopes, the time it takes for half the molecules to decay and emit radiation.

Latest revision as of 20:37, 11 March 2016

1) In the case of organic molecules in a cell, refers to the time it takes for 50% of the molecules to be broken down.

2) In the case of radioisotopes, the time it takes for half the molecules to decay and emit radiation.

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