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it will cause severe skin cancer, lung damage, Asthma and skin burns.
it will also cause pregnancy disasters!!
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What is an environmental factor that could cause a base sequence in DNA to be changed to a different base sequence?
Long term exposure to harmful genotoxic chemicals or ionizing radiation can cause changes in the base sequence of DNA
What does high uv radiation do to the earth?
High UV radiation can cause skin cancer. It could also cause eye cataract.
Describe the enviormental factors that could result in mutations?
Chemical mutagens are chemicals that cause mutations in DNA. They can bind with DNA, take the place of base pairs (base analogs), or alter the structure and bonding properties of bases (such as nitrous acid).Ionizing radiation can cause mutations in DNA also. This includes gamma rays found in sunlight. The radiation causes some compounds to become free radicals, which have unpaired electrons and are very reactive chemically. In cells these radicals can react with sections of DNA and cause mutations.*Ionizing radiation is why bacteria are killed by sunlight.
Health risks of the alpha beta and gamma?
Alpha and Beta radiations are not very strong and are blocked even by our clothes but gamma radiation is highly ionizing and requires protection at large. It is highly ionizing and once coming in contact with the body, it can produce cellular reactions and could cause genetic mutations. ^ sorry but thats wrong... actually gamma is less ionising than alpha and beta. just saying... -Djsaf
Are X-rays similar to beta rays?
Though both are forms of ionizing radiation, an X-ray is a form of electromagnetic radiation, while a beta ray is actually a beta particle. The beta particle is a form of particulate radiation, and the beta particle could be either an electron or a positron.
What is an environmental factor that could cause a base sequence in DNA to be changed to a different base sequence?
Long term exposure to harmful genotoxic chemicals or ionizing radiation can cause changes in the base sequence of DNA
What are some dangers of gamma?
Gamma rays are ionizing radiations and cause almost similar damage like all other ionizing radiationsBut alpha and beta radiations are less penetrating and cause damages like burning of skinwhereas gamma radiations and neutrons are more penetrating and cause diffuse damage to the body and could cause cancer to a high extentAnswer 2: Radiation Biology is dedicated on the subject. Gamma rays can kill cancer cells. That is why the treatment called Radiotherapy is employed in Hospitals to destroy cancerous tissues. Body can tolerate exposure to ionizing radiation, if the exposure is not in excess. If exposure exceeds certain prescribed limits, then the exposed parts of the body show temporary damage, but if exposed to high levels then the exposed part of body would be permanent damaged. Chromosme aberations also are noticed at high levels of exposure.
Why is too much exposure to radiation dangerous?
Too much radiation from the sun can permanently damage your skin and could cause skin cancer.
How could they survive the intense UV radiation exposure?
The answer will depend on what they are.
List the three main types of nuclear radiation in order of increasing ionizing ability?
Alpha, Beta, Gamma and cosmic are all examples of radiation.Types of radiation could be:Ionizing radiationElectromagnetic radiationInfra red radiation
How can working with X-rays cause cancer?
Radiation is the emission (sending out) of energy from any source. The light that comes from the sun is a source of radiation, as is the heat that is constantly coming off our bodies. When talking about radiation, however, most people think of specific kinds of radiation such as that produced by radioactive materials or nuclear reactions. Most forms of radiation have not been linked to cancer. Only high frequency radiation (ionizing radiation and ultraviolet radiation) has been proven to cause genetic damage, which can lead to cancer. One type of molecule that is sensitive to ionizing radiation is DNA, the part of the cell that contains the genes (blueprints) for each person's characteristics. Ionizing radiation can lead to a mutation (change) in a cell's DNA, which could contribute to cancer, or to the death of the cell. All cells in the body can be damaged by ionizing radiation. The amount of damage is related to the dose of radiation received by the cell. While the process of cellular change from radiation takes only a fraction of a second, other changes such as the beginning of cancer may take years to develop.
What are the human risks to gamma rays?
Because they are a form of ionizing radiation, gamma rays can cause serious damage when absorbed by living tissue e.g. cause mutation of DNA which leads to cancerous cells, and are therefore a health hazard.
Can you classify ordinary light as ionizing radiation?
Yes, as long as there is an element or perhaps even a compound that would undergo some form of oxidation due to the absorbing of the particular wave-length then that wave-length could be termed ionizing radiation. I know for a fact that selenium oxidizes under yellow light.
Which type ionizing radiation can be blocked by clothing?
Alpha particle radiation can be stopped by just a few centimetres of air. Therefore, clothing will certainly block penetration. Potentially, low energy Beta radiation could also be blocked by thick clothing.
What could be wrong with your cat who has fever losing hair and tired?
Exposure to radiation, or it is turning into a Zombie cat.
What is the environmental and health effect of radiation?
being exposed to radiation could cause cancer.
What does high uv radiation do to the earth?
High UV radiation can cause skin cancer. It could also cause eye cataract.
