What Causes the Radiation Damage to Matter When Gamma Rays

question 86

Multiple Choice

What causes the radiation damage to matter when gamma rays damages it?

• A) Another isotope
• B) Oxidation
• C) Reduction
• D) Free radicals and ions
• E) Corrosion

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Definitions:

Light-Dependent Reactions

The phase of photosynthesis where light energy is captured and converted into chemical energy in the form of ATP and NADPH.

Photosystem

Large protein complex in the thylakoid membrane; consists of pigments and other molecules that collectively convert light energy to chemical energy in photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis

The biological process used by plants and some other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose or other organic compounds.

Thylakoid Compartment

A structure within chloroplasts where light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.