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67,500 rems or 90,000 to 105,000 for German cockroaches
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Can cockroaches survive a tactical nuke?
yes, they are radiation tolerant
Why is radiation lethal?
Radiation ionizes atoms, breaking their bonds and altering biological chemistry. It can also change the nucleus by activation involving neutrons. In sufficient amounts, the body is unable to compensate, and that radiation can be lethal.
Can human with using radiation morph into winged beings?
Radiation is lethal to Humans, So no.
Are any animals immune to radiation?
Cockroaches can withstand unbelievable amounts of radiation.
Do the cockroaches with stand radiation better than humans?
Yes, about 6 times better, but they aren't the champs of radiation resistance.
Do cockroaches live in northern Canada?
Yes, and cockroaches live pretty much anywhere a human can live, except roaches can survive intense radiation.
What is the lethal radiation limit for humans?
1000 Rem or 10 Sieverts will almost certainly kill within a few weeks. 500 Rem or 5 Sieverts will kill about 1/2 those receiving it.
Which waves are lethal to humans?
You may be referring to a wide class of radiation known as ionising radiation. Just which parts of this class that should be considered lethal to people is subject to contraversy. Please see the link.
What gas shields living organisms from exposure to lethal unltraviolet radiation?
Ozone
Are animals are not affected by radiation true or false?
false. All animals are affected by radiation. Some can withstand more than others like cockroaches.
Why do cockroaches survive a nuclear bomb?
The radiation LD50 of most insects is far higher than the LD50 of mammals.
What is the lethal virus developed in the game Command and Conquer?
Wasnt it caused by the radiation the tiberium have off?
