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    Gamma Irradiation Is Effective for Sterilization Because It
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Gamma Irradiation Is Effective for Sterilization Because It

Question 54

Question 54

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Gamma irradiation is effective for sterilization because it


A) damages molecules irreversibly.
B) is non-ionizing.
C) penetrates well.
D) destroys protein function, although DNA is undamaged.
E) is penetrating and causes extensive molecular damage.

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