A Local Dose of _____ Rad(s) or More Can Cause

question 16

Multiple Choice

A local dose of _____ rad(s) or more can cause gonadal dysfunction.

• A) 1
• B) 5
• C) 10
• D) 100

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Definitions:

Chordates

Deuterostome animals that, at some time in their lives, have a cartilaginous, dorsal skeletal structure called a notochord; a dorsal, tubular nerve cord; pharyngeal slits; a postanal tail; and an endostyle (or its derivative, a thyroid gland).

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic microorganisms, formerly known as blue-green algae, that are important in oxygen production and nitrogen fixation.

Marine Invertebrates

Animals without a backbone that live in marine environments, including species like jellyfish, sea stars, and corals.

Translational Components

Molecular elements involved in the process of translating mRNA into a protein sequence.