Genetics and fast-twitch muscles the gene actn3 encodes a protein that functions in fast-twitch muscles. people can be classified according to which genotype of this gene they have, rr, rx, or xx, and also according to which genetic allele they have, r or x. the study1 described here, examines the association between this gene and different subgroups of the population. all participants in the study live in australia. the earlier exercises only included the control group. testing genotypes for fast-twitch muscles the study on genetics and fast-twitch muscles includes a sample of elite sprinters, a sample of elite endurance athletes, and a control group of non-athletes. is there an association between genotype classification (rr, rx, or xx) and group (sprinter, endurance, control group)

answer: carbon 14 can only be used to determine the age of the organisms that were once living, and igneous rocks are non living.

explanation:

carbon 14 dating is used to determine the age of the sample by estimating the amount of carbon 14 present in the sample and then comparing it with a reference standard.carbon 14 is a isotope of carbon which is radioactive and unstable. carbon 14 is assimilated by all plants and animals throughout their life from carbon dioxide. however, one the organisms die they stop this assimilation and the carbon 14 content starts to decrease.by knowing how much of carbon 14 is left in an organism after his death, one can estimate the age of the organism. the materials whose age can be estimated by carbon 14 method are the organic compounds. however, some inorganic compounds such as aragonite   shell can also be dated.however, if we consider the igneous rocks it is a non living component which never accumulated carbon 14 in it and thus, we cannot use carbon 14 dating method to estimate its age.