Short-Term Effects of Radiation Would Occur Within How Long

question 1

Multiple Choice

Short-term effects of radiation would occur within how long?

• A) 3 months
• B) 1 year
• C) 10 to 15 years
• D) 5 to 30 years

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Genetic Siblings

Siblings who share both biological parents and have a high degree of genetic similarity.

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Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, resulting in siblings that are genetically similar but not identical.

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The observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genetic makeup with the environment.

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