Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-029-5

Chapter 17 - Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 637: 46

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Radiation that alters DNA in reproductive cells can lead to birth defects when the afflicted individual gives birth. Although these abnormalities are often observed on animal test subjects within the laboratory setting, scientists have not observed a clear causal relationship in humans.

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Radiation that alters DNA in reproductive cells can lead to birth defects when the afflicted individual gives birth. Although these abnormalities are often observed on animal test subjects within the laboratory setting, scientists have not observed a clear causal relationship in humans.
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