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irinina [24]
3 years ago
11

Explain how x-rays cause damage to human cells.

Biology
1 answer:
sergiy2304 [10]3 years ago
7 0

When the human body (its cells) is exposed to radiation (X rays and gamma rays), electrons are emitted from atoms and molecules. ... ・These radicals react immediately with surrounding atoms, causing abnormal chemical reactions (or, minor damage to localized areas of cells).

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