Which of the following statements is true about mutations induced by radiation?

Which of the following statements is true about mutations induced by radiation?






A) X rays, cosmic rays, and UV rays are all classified as ionizing radiation
B) Ionizing radiation results in raising electrons to an atom's outer orbitals, a
state referred to as excitation.
C) In mammals, chronic irradiation is as effective in inducing mutations as acute
irradiation
D) UV radiation results in the formation of purine dimers and purine hydrates
E) X rays can result in gross changes of chromosome structure, such as large
deletions, duplications and inversions.






Answer: E


Biology

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