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| Q. |
The radioactive Strontium-90 causes |
| A. | Brain cancer |
| B. | Skin cancer |
| C. | Lung cancer |
| D. | Bone cancer |
| Answer» B. Skin cancer | |
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Explanation: Strontium-90 is a radioactive isotope of strontium produced by nuclear fission. Used mostly in weapons and nuclear power plants, poisoning usually occurs through accidental ingestion. Studies have also linked strontium-90 to various forms of skin cancer in cases where the radiation was absorbed through the skin. |
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