Which of the following radiation uses is the one that is most likely to have beneficial and harmful consequences?
A) Using radiation to treat a cancer patient.
B) Using radiation to sterilize mail.
C) Using radiation to sterilize surgical equipment prior to a surgery.
D) Radiating fruits and vegetables prior to storage.
E) All of these will have beneficial and harmful consequences.

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When using radiation on a person for cancer treatment there is the possibility of destroying healthy cells along with the cancer cells. Sterilizing mail, surgical equipment and fruits and vegetables tends not to have any type of consequence on people.

Which of the Following Radiation Uses Is the One That