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Which of the following is used to irradiate the blood products

A
Alpha rays
B
Beta rays
C
Gamma rays
D
X-rays
High-Yield Explanation
A gamma ray, or gamma radiation (symbol g or {\displaystyle \gamma }), is a penetrating electromagnetic radiation arising from the radioactive decayof atomic nuc Gamma radiation is often used to kill living organisms, in a process called irradiation. Applications of this include the sterilization of medical equipment (as an alternative to autoclaves or chemical means), the removal of decay-causing bacteria from many foods and the prevention of the sprouting of fruit and vegetables to maintain freshness and flavor. Despite their cancer-causing propeies, gamma rays are also used to treat some types of cancer, since the rays also kill cancer cells. In the procedure called gamma-knife surgery, multiple concentrated beams of gamma rays are directed to the growth in order to kill the cancerous cells. The beams are aimed from different angles to concentrate the radiation on the growth while minimizing damage to surrounding tissues.

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