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alexandr1967 [171]
3 years ago
11

Why is radiation often used to destroy cancer cells ?

Physics
1 answer:
zimovet [89]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

C

Explanation:

Radiation affects both cancer cells and healthy cells, but it affects cancer cells more.

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