Multiple choice

Which one of the following isotopes is used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purpose?

  1. 131I

  2. 124I

  3. 135I

  4. 201Tl

  5. Tc99m

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A Correct answer
Explanation

 It is both Beta and Gama rays emittor hence, Beta rays used for therapeutic purpose to kill cancerous cells and Gama rays used for scanning and imaging/uptake.