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Which is a type of irradiation used to prevent food-borne illnesses?
gamma rays
microwaves
radio waves
beta rays
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Gamma rays.
They are ionizing radiation commonly used to kill bacteria and parasites in food. (Electron beams/"beta rays" and X‑rays can also be used; microwaves and radio waves are non‑ionizing and are not used for this purpose.)
They are ionizing radiation commonly used to kill bacteria and parasites in food. (Electron beams/"beta rays" and X‑rays can also be used; microwaves and radio waves are non‑ionizing and are not used for this purpose.)
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