Question

Which of the following statements concerning radiation absorption by living tissue is/are CORRECT?
1/ The "quality factor" takes into account the differences in damaging power of the various forms of radiation.
2/ One gray denotes the absorption of 1 joule per kilogram of tissue.
3/ The SI unit for biological damage is a sievert (Sv), which is determined by multiplying grays by the quality factor.
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.3 only
D.2 and 3
E.1, 2, and 3

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