Chemical Coordination And Integration Question 2

Question: Which of the following radioactive isotope is used in the detection of thyroid cancer?

Options:

A) Iodine-131

B) Carbon-14

C) Uranium-238

D) Phosphorus-32

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Iodine is an element used by thyroid gland for the synthesis of thyroid hormones.

Thus, radioactive isotope Iodine -131 is used as radioactive material for detection of thyroid cancer.