Some frequencies of ultraviolet light have enough energy to kill bacteria, but do not have enough energy to go through or damage human tissue. Which one of the medical applications below would this type of electromagnetic radiation be most useful?(1 point)

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to target and destroy cancer cells
to target and destroy cancer cells

 to reconstruct a tooth
 to reconstruct a tooth

 to sanitize surgical rooms
 to sanitize surgical rooms

to remedy errors in vision
to remedy errors in vision
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The type of electromagnetic radiation that has enough energy to kill bacteria but not enough to penetrate or damage human tissue would be most useful to sanitize surgical rooms. This usage leverages the ability of ultraviolet light to disinfect surfaces and air by killing bacteria and other pathogens without harming human health during the process.