Question

How does radiation cause mutations?(1 point)
Responses

The extreme heat caused by radiation ruptures the lysosomes found in cells.
The extreme heat caused by radiation ruptures the lysosomes found in cells.

Radiation prevents crossing over during metaphase I
Radiation prevents crossing over during metaphase I

Radiation breaks apart the bonds that hold DNA together. Mutations may result when the cell tries to put the pieces back together.
Radiation breaks apart the bonds that hold DNA together. Mutations may result when the cell tries to put the pieces back together.

Radiation causes DNA methylation

Answer 1

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Answer 2

, which can lead to changes in gene expression and potentially mutations.

Answer 3

Radiation breaks apart the bonds that hold DNA together. Mutations may result when the cell tries to put the pieces back together.