Why Is Irradiation Used in Only a Few Applications Even

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is irradiation used in only a few applications even though it has been approved for many uses in more than 35 countries?​

• A)Patents on the technology prevent widespread use
• B)Consumer concern and the cost of building facilities
• C)The extremely limited uses for the technology
• D)Known health risks and governmental oversight programs

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Definitions:

Beta-pleated Sheet

A secondary structure found in proteins, characterized by folded sheets stabilized by hydrogen bonding.

Tertiary Structure

The overall three-dimensional shape of a protein, resulting from interactions among its amino acids and determining its activity and function.

Protein

Large, complex molecules made up of amino acids that are essential for various processes in living organisms, including structural support, catalysis of biochemical reactions, and regulation of genes.

Nonpolar

Describing molecules that do not have distinct positive and negative poles, resulting in a uniform distribution of charge.