A Sign That Mutation Occurred in a Person Exposed to Radiation

question 13

Multiple Choice

A sign that mutation occurred in a person exposed to radiation in the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster of 1986 was

• A)acute radiation sickness in the exposed person.
• B)short DNA repeats in a child's genome that didn't match the size in either exposed parent.
• C)increased rates of asthma and allergies in the exposed people and their children.
• D)a child that failed an Ames test.

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Definitions:

Specific Gravity

A measure of the density of a substance compared to the density of water. It is used to assess the concentration of substances in liquids like urine.

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a group of lung conditions that obstruct airflow and make breathing difficult.

Dry Oral Mucus

A condition characterized by a lack of moisture in the mouth's mucous membranes, often leading to discomfort and difficulty swallowing.

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An infection involving the urinary bladder, often caused by bacteria, leading to symptoms like frequent and painful urination.