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In meselson and Stahl's experiment, heavy isotope `""^(15)N` was used in the from of

A

`""^(15)NaNO_(3)`

B

`""^(15)NH_(4)Cl`

C

`""^(150KNO_(3)`

D

`""^(15)NH_(4)NO_(3)`

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