Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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

Chapter 17 - Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry - Exercises - Questions - Page 637: 45

Answer

Radiation can damage DNA, particularly when the exposure takes place over a longer time period. These alterations in DNA cause cells to mutate, become cancerous, and can even cause tumors. Radiation exposure time and cancer risk are directly correlated.

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Radiation can damage DNA, particularly when the exposure takes place over a longer time period. These alterations in DNA cause cells to mutate, become cancerous, and can even cause tumors. Radiation exposure time and cancer risk are directly correlated.
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