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Surgical instruments, medical supplies and bandages can be sterilised by exposing them to a beam of which radiation?

Correct answer C. γ-rays

Explanation

Gamma rays are highly penetrating and kill bacteria by damaging their DNA, so they can sterilise items even inside sealed packaging without heating them.

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