Question

Which of the following kinds of electromagnetic waves have high enough energy to damage biological molecules in living cells?

Multiple select question.

radio waves


microwaves


gamma rays


X-rays

Answer 1

The kinds of electromagnetic waves that have high enough energy to damage biological molecules in living cells are:

- **Gamma rays**
- **X-rays**

Radio waves and microwaves do not have enough energy to cause damage to biological molecules in living cells.