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Question 82
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Food is treated with gamma radiation from a sealed source. No radioactive material contacts the food. Which pair of statements explains the treatment?

[1]
A

Radiation makes microorganisms radioactive; the food contains the source.

B

Radiation kills microorganisms; the food does not contain the source.

C

Radiation makes microorganisms inactive; the food gains radioactive nuclei.

D

Radiation kills microorganisms; the food continues emitting gamma rays.

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