Long-Term Effects of Radioactive Exposure Can

question 27

Multiple Choice

Long-term effects of radioactive exposure can

• A) damage chromosomes.
• B) interrupt cell repair mechanisms.
• C) cause birth defects.
• D) None of these.
• E) improve one's memory.

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