I'm pretty sure its False
The DNA of a human cell can be cut and rearranged by using Enzymes. To cut DNA into smaller segments, enzyme nucleases are used. They do this by taking the phsophodiester bonds through hydrolysis and catalyzing it. when these enzymes comes into contact with a DNA sequence with a shape that matches a part of the enzyme, called the recognition site, it wraps around the DNA and causes a break in both strands of the molecule.
I believe it would be to calculate the amount of C-14 atoms left. scientists began to find out how long an object has been decaying, this has to do with half lifes etc. and how long a specific mineral/elements half life is. they use this to calculate how old it is (not an exact age but it's very accurate.)