Which of the Following Types of Radiation Is the More

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of radiation is the more harmful, ionizing radiation, which is capable of removing electrons from atoms?

• A) Visible light
• B) Microwaves
• C) Radio waves
• D) Gamma rays

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Definitions:

Peptidoglycan

A polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, providing structural strength.

Chitin

A nitrogen-containing structural polysaccharide that forms the exoskeleton of insects and the cell walls of many fungi.

Cellulose

A complex carbohydrate that constitutes the primary cell wall of green plants, providing structural support.

Micronuclei

Small nuclei that form from chromosomal fragments or whole chromosomes not incorporated into one of the main daughter nuclei during cell division.