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In order to control bacterial infections and/or food poisoning, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved the use of nuclear energy to control pathogens and extend shelf life of refrigerated and frozen uncooked meat. Which nuclear energy application would be most useful for this situation? A) Tracers B) Medical imaging C) Food irradiation D) Radiation therapy

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food irradiation would be the best answer because its exposing food to ionizing radiation to extend shelf- life
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