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ionising radiation can break molecules into ions. these ions take part in other chemical reactions in the body cells. for example these ionization can break the bonds in the DNA bases and cause mutations. or can interrupt with the processes like respiration that provides cell with energy. ionisation can also produce radicals that take part in other chemical reactions in the body like electric impulses from the brain and can damage the nervous system. hope that helps !)
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Which kind of radiation can penetrate clothing and skin to damage cells deep within a living body?
gamma
What term is used to describe the process of creating charged particles that can damage living cells?
Ionization creates charged particles that can harm living tissues.
Ionisation energy of noble gases?
noble gases have the maximum ionisation energy. helium has the highest ionisation energy
Why is radon poisonous if it is unreactive?
Because radon is a very radioactive and dangerous gas. The irradiation can destroy or damage living cells.
What can only make new living cells?
Living cells.
What are the ionisation effects of x rays?
It can damage the tissue or make it malfunction. X rays can damage the embryo also.
Why is ionisation dangerous to your cells?
Body cells are made of atoms and if ionising radiation occurs, your cells would lose electrons and this could cause mutations etc
What effect do radionuclides have on living things?
Radionuclides can be very hazardous to living things. It can damage the tissues and cause irreversible changes to the cells.
When living things starts to have trouble repairing damage to cells and body parts it is called?
The answer is homeostasis.
Which kind of radiation can penetrate clothing and skin to damage cells deep within a living body?
gamma
What term is used to describe the process of creating charged particles that can damage living cells?
Ionization creates charged particles that can harm living tissues.
How does the heating effect of absorbed radiation damage living cells?
well i was on here to find an answer but i found nothing, so they probably damage them by ionizing them causing cancerous cells or they can develop radiation sickness, this means the cells can have an abnormal cell, so when this divides it carrys on the chain.
Ionisation energy of noble gases?
noble gases have the maximum ionisation energy. helium has the highest ionisation energy
Are cork cells living or non living cells?
non-living cells
Why is radon poisonous if it is unreactive?
Because radon is a very radioactive and dangerous gas. The irradiation can destroy or damage living cells.
How long does trichomonas take to damage your cells?
Trich won't damage your cells.
Does x rays kill living organisms?
No. Not in the dose level and duration used in diagnosis. Over-exposure can damage the cells though.
