In medicine, to destroy cancer cells _____ rays are used.

Ultraviolet

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Gamma

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Infrared

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The correct option is C Gamma
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Gamma rays are widely used in medicine and specially in the area of oncology to treat malignant and cancerous tumors during a process called gamma knife surgery. In this type of treatment, concentrated beams of gamma rays are directed at tumors in order to kill cancerous cells

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