Which one of the following is used in the treatment of blood cancer?
- AIodine-131
- BSodium-24
- CPhosphorus-32
- DCobalt-60
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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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".