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)

Question

• to target and destroy cancer cells
• to remedy errors in vision
• to sanitize surgical rooms
• to reconstruct a tooth

Answer 1

The most useful medical application for ultraviolet light with enough energy to kill bacteria but not damage human tissue would be to sanitize surgical rooms.