Chemical-Coordination-And-Integration Question 32
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.