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The radioactive isotope \[_{27}^{60}Co\] which is used in the treatment of cancer can be made by \[(n,p)\] reaction. For this reaction, the target nucleus is

A)  \[_{27}^{59}Co\]       

B)  \[_{28}^{60}Ni\]

C)  \[_{27}^{60}Co\]       

D)  \[_{28}^{59}Ni\]