Which one of the following is used in the treatment of blood cancer?
- AIodine - 131
- BSodium - 24
- CPhosphorus - 32
- DCobalt - 60
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Correct answer: (d) Cobalt - 60
Explanation
Cobalt-60 is a radioactive isotope that emits high-energy gamma rays, used in radiotherapy for blood cancer (leukemia).
Iodine-131 treats thyroid disorders, Sodium-24 traces blood circulation, and Phosphorus-32 is used in some bone/skin cancer studies.