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Nuclear radiation can cause genetic mutations in our DNA, which can cause cancers. If the genetic mutations occur in the germ cells, then our gametes (sperm and egg cells) could have genetic mutations that could be passed on to our offspring. Also, if radiation levels are high enough, people can get radiation sickness, which can be fatal.

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Why can nuclear reactors be dangerous?

Nuclear reactors are dangerous because they emit ionizing radiation that damages the body. Nuclear reactors rely on fission so when the atom splits Uranium or Plutonium emits alpha particles, beta particles, x-rays, and gama rays. The most "dangerous" is gamma rays since they can cross though anything but layers of concrete and/lead


Which is the most penetrating and dangerous radiation?

Gamma radiation is the most penetrating and dangerous form of radiation. It can travel long distances through air and penetrate materials easily, which makes it more hazardous to human health.


What effects from nuclear radiation on human tissue?

Nuclear radiation can damage human tissue by causing DNA mutations, cell death, and inflammation. This can lead to health problems such as cancer, radiation sickness, and long-term tissue damage. The severity of the effects depends on the dose, duration of exposure, and type of radiation.


Why nuclear power plant is dangerous?

A nuclear power plant is no more dangerous than a fossil power plant. In fact, taking into account the global picture, it is less dangerous, from an economic, and an ecological standpoint. This may seem counter-intuitive, but the fact is that radiation hazard is mitigated by the dilution effects of the atmosphere and oceans and, looking at the big picture, nuclear power plants are safer than fossil power plants, hands down.


Why is nuclear radiation dangerous to the human body?

Nuclear radiation is what is called ionizing radiation. It can do a number of things to disrupt living cells. One is to break molecules in the cell apart. If it breaks up DNA in this way, the result is a random mutation. This can cause reproductive mutations if the cell is a reproductive cell. It can also cause a cell to reproduce incorrectly in the body, so as, for example, to produce cancer. Radioactive materials are not the only things that do this. Ultraviolet light can also do it, which is why people should not be exposed to too much sunlight. But radioactive materials are far worse than sunlight in their dangers.

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Why can nuclear reactors be dangerous?

Nuclear reactors are dangerous because they emit ionizing radiation that damages the body. Nuclear reactors rely on fission so when the atom splits Uranium or Plutonium emits alpha particles, beta particles, x-rays, and gama rays. The most "dangerous" is gamma rays since they can cross though anything but layers of concrete and/lead


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How does radiation affect your life?

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Which is the most penetrating and dangerous radiation?

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