Ionizing Events from Irradiation Are Considered to Be Direct Effects

question 14

Multiple Choice

Ionizing events from irradiation are considered to be direct effects if they occur with ___________ molecules.

• A) water
• B) DNA
• C) protein
• D) Both A and B

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Definitions:

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