An isotope of __ (uranium/cobalt/iodine) is used in the treatment of cancer.

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An isotope of cobalt is used in the treatment of cancer whereas an isotope of uranium is used in a nuclear reactor. For treating goitre, an isotope of iodine is used.

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In which of these applications are isotopes used?
A. Uranium as fuel in nuclear reactors
B. Iodine in the treatment of goitre
C. Cobalt in the treatment of cancer
D. Oxygen in the treatment of cancer

The radioactive isotope used in the treatment of cancer is:

(a) plutonium-239

(b) arsenic-74

(d) iodine-131

Q. Isotopes of cobalt .......... is used in the treatment of cancer.

Q. Isotopes of iodine _______ is used in the treatment of goiter.

Name the radioactive isotope which is used in the treatment of cancer.

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