Answer to Question #290444 in Biochemistry for Yaddie

Question

State the important of biological and scientific uses of radioisotopes

Answer 1

Americum-241:Used in many smoke detectors for homes and businesses…

to measure levels of toxic lead in dried paint samples…to

ensure uniform thickness in rolling processes like steel and

paper production…and to help determine where oil wells

should be drilled.

Cadmium-109 :Used to analyze metal alloys for checking stock, scrap sorting

Calcium-47;Important aid to biomedical researchers studying the cellular functions and bone formation in mammals.

Californium-252:Used to inspect airline luggage for hidden explosives…to

gauge the moisture content of soil in the road construction

and building industries…and to measure the moisture of

materials stored in soils.

Carbon-14:Major research tool. Helps in research to ensure that

potential new drugs are metabolized without forming

harmful by-products. Used in biological research, agriculture,

pollution control, and archeology.

Cesuim-137:Used to treat cancerous tumors…to measure correct patient

dosages of radioactive pharmaceuticals…to measure and

control the liquid flow in oil pipelines…to tell researchers

whether oil wells are plugged by sand…and to ensure

the right fill level for packages of food, drugs, and other

products. (The products in these packages do not become

radioactive.)

Chromium-51:Used in research in red blood cell survival studies.

Cobalt-57: Used as a tracer to diagnose pernicious anemia