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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Exposure to which physical agent causes DNA double-strand breaks and fetal CNS microcephaly?
Options
A Ionizing radiation
Correct Answer
B Ultrasound waves
C Infrared radiation
D Low-frequency radio waves
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ionizing radiation directly damages embryonic DNA and induces cell death.

Hint

No hint available

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