Which of the Following Statements About Radiation Induced Mutations Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about radiation induced mutations is true?

• A) X rays, cosmic rays, and UV rays are all classified as ionizing radiation
• B) Ionizing radiation results in raising electrons to an atom's outer orbitals, a state referred to as excitation
• C) In mammals, chronic irradiation is as effective in inducing mutations as acute irradiation
• D) UV radiation results in the formation of purine dimers and purine hydrates
• E) X rays can result in gross changes of chromosome structure, such as large deletions, duplications and inversions

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Direct Current, a form of electrical current that flows in one direction, commonly used in batteries and electronic devices.

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