The sievert and rem are units of measurement for:
a. the radiation exposure in the air.
b. the amount of energy absorbed by tissues.
c. the comparison of biological effects.
d. All of the above.
c. The sievert is the Système International unit and the rem is the traditional unit of measurement for the comparison of biological effects.
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