UPPSC 2016 GS-I General science
Question

Which of the following us used in the treatment of blood cancer?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Cobalt-60

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Cobalt-60”.

Cobalt-60 is indeed used in the treatment of certain types of blood cancer, particularly as part of radiation therapy.

Cobalt-60 is a radioactive isotope that emits high-energy gamma rays. These gamma rays can be focused on cancerous cells to damage their DNA and inhibit their growth.

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