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Which type of radiation is used to kill bacteria?

Correct answer A. Ultraviolet radiation

Explanation

Ultraviolet light, especially UV-C, damages the DNA of microbes so they cannot reproduce, which is why UV lamps are used to sterilise water, air and surfaces.

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