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A trace element essential for plant grow...

A trace element essential for plant growth and radioactive isotope which is used in cancer therapy is known as

A

Cobalt

B

Iron

C

Calcium

D

Sodium

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The correct Answer is:
A

Cobalt therapy is the use of gamma rays from the radioisotope cobalt – 60 to treat conditions such as cancer.
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