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Question
Which among the following is used to kill cancer cells since it is an intense source of gamma radiations?
Options
Cobalt-60 isotope
lodine-131 isotope
Sodium-24 isotope
Carbon-14 isotope
MCQ
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Solution
Cobalt-60 isotope
Explanation:
Cobalt-60 emits highly energetic gamma rays that are precisely targeted to destroy malignant cancer tumours in radiotherapy.
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