Question

Radioactivity has various uses in medical science.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

Though radioactivity is harmful to plant and animal life, if used in a controlled way have multiple medical applications.

For example, ${}^{60}Co$ and ${}^{131}I$ are used to treat cancer. Similarly, other radioactive isotopes are used to detect brain tumours, treat thyroid and leukaemia.