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[amp_mcq option1=”Cancer.” option2=”Goitre.” option3=”Beriberi.” option4=”Crohn’s disease.” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe radioactive isotope Cobalt-60 (\u2076\u2070Co) is widely used in medicine, particularly in radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer. It emits gamma rays which are used to kill cancer cells.
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\nIsotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
\nRadioactive isotopes (radioisotopes) decay, emitting radiation.
\n\u2076\u2070Co is a common source of gamma rays for external beam radiotherapy machines (historically known as ‘cobalt bombs’).
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\nWhile radiotherapy is a key use, \u2076\u2070Co is also used for sterilization of medical equipment and food irradiation due to its potent gamma radiation. Goitre is often treated with Iodine-131.
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Isotope of Cobalt is used in the treatment of [amp_mcq option1=”Cancer.” option2=”Goitre.” option3=”Beriberi.” option4=”Crohn’s disease.” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2021 Download PDFAttempt Online The radioactive isotope Cobalt-60 (\u2076\u2070Co) is widely used in medicine, particularly in radiotherapy for the treatment of cancer. It emits gamma rays which are used to … <\/p>\n

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