P6 Flashcards by Yashita Kapoor | Brainscape

Q

Contamination

A

radioactive material is on OR in the body/object

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Irradiation

A

object is exposed to radiation (from outside the body)

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Q

Why would irradiation from gamma rays increase shelf life of spices etc. ?

A

Bacteria is killed

- slowed food decay

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