Biology PYQ 324 of 399 · Human Health, Diseases & Immunity

Which one of the following is used in the treatment of blood cancer?

  1. AIodine-131
  2. BSodium-24
  3. CPhosphorus-32
  4. DCobalt-60
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

60th–62nd BPSC Prelims 2016

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Correct answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

Radioactive phosphorus-32 is used to treat some blood cancers (leukaemia), and cobalt-60 is used in radiotherapy of cancers.

Iodine-131 is used for thyroid disease. Since more than one option applies, the answer is "More than one of the above".

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