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Gamma Irradiation

Question 57

Question 57

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Gamma irradiation


A) has not been approved for use on food.
B) can be used to either sterilize or pasteurize,depending on the dose of radiation.
C) leaves some radioactive particles in the treated substance.
D) usually kills by generating heat and denaturing proteins.

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