Radiations that are emitted from nuclear wastes are known to cause ________ at a high
rate.
-
A.
emotional defects
-
B.
mutations
-
C.
syndromes
-
D.
diseases
Correct Answer:
B. mutations
Explanation:
Nuclear waste emits ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays and alpha or beta particles, which possesses enough energy to penetrate living cells and damage DNA molecules. When these radiations interact with genetic material, they can cause permanent alterations in the DNA sequence known as mutations. Because these high-energy emissions can disrupt the molecular structure of genes at a rapid rate, exposure to nuclear waste is primarily associated with an increased frequency of genetic mutations in affected organisms.
Click below to open Discussion & Feedback
0 Issues
Please
login to comment or Report Issues.