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Nuclear Radiation — Quiz

Question 10 • Chemistry

Which is a biological effect of low exposure to radiation?

Answer
A
DNA damage
B
acute radiation syndrome
C
cell, tissue, and organ death
D
death of the organism

Explanation

Low levels of radiation can damage DNA in cells, even when they do not cause immediate illness. Acute radiation syndrome and widespread cell, tissue, or organ death generally result from much higher exposures; death of the organism is an even more severe outcome. Therefore, the correct choice is DNA damage.

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