Chemical Coordination and Regulation Question 43
43. Which of the following radioactive isotope is used in the detection of thyroid cancer?
[1995, 02]
(a) Iodine-131
(b) Carbon-14
(c) Uranium-238
(d) Phosphorus-32
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(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.
