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Why Is Radiation So Harmful to Living Things

Question 74

Question 74

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Why is radiation so harmful to living things?


A) creates free radicals which are highly reactive
B) reactions occur causing genetic mutations
C) turns the skin green
D) More than one response is correct.

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