Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 2 - The Chemistry of Biology - Critical Thinking Questions - Bloom's Levels 3, 4, and 5: Apply, Analyze, and Evaluate - Page 53: 1

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Iodine is a non-metal and member of G-VIIA of the periodic table. Elemental Iodine has an atomic weight of 127 and Iodine-125 is a radioactive isotope of Iodine. Both isotopes have their applications in medicine. Applications of Elemental Iodine: It is mixed with table salt to address Iodine deficiency It is also used as disinfectant Applications of Iodine-125 are as follows: It is used as a tracer for thyroid imaging It is used in treatment of some types of cancers.

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