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Carbogen is a mixture of _____ % Oxygen and _____ % Carbon dioxide.


A

5,95

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90,10

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C

95,5

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10,90

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Solution

The correct option is C

95,5


The explanation for the correct option:

(C)

  • Carbogen is a mixture of 95% Oxygen(O2) and 5% Carbon dioxide(CO2).
  • It may help increase the amount of Oxygen(O2) in cancer cells, making them easier to kill with radiation therapy.
  • It is inhaled as an adjunct to treatment for various oncologic applications.
  • Its use in combination with nicotinamide is also being investigated in conjunction with radiation therapy in the treatment strategy of certain cancers.

Hence, the correct option is option(C).


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