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Which statement most accurately characterizes a risk related to the utilization of radioisotopes in nuclear reactors? (1 point)
If radiation were to escape from the reactors, it could lead to a proliferation of new plants and organisms.
Radioisotopes are costly and do not generate the same level of energy as coal and oil.
Radioisotopes are exceedingly challenging to acquire and can solely be obtained from the Sun.
If radiation were to escape from the reactors, it could inflict substantial harm on living organisms.
If radiation were to escape from the reactors, it could lead to a proliferation of new plants and organisms.
Radioisotopes are costly and do not generate the same level of energy as coal and oil.
Radioisotopes are exceedingly challenging to acquire and can solely be obtained from the Sun.
If radiation were to escape from the reactors, it could inflict substantial harm on living organisms.
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The statement that most accurately characterizes a risk related to the utilization of radioisotopes in nuclear reactors is:
**"If radiation were to escape from the reactors, it could inflict substantial harm on living organisms."**
This statement highlights the potential dangers associated with radiation exposure to humans, animals, and the environment in the event of a containment breach or accident.
**"If radiation were to escape from the reactors, it could inflict substantial harm on living organisms."**
This statement highlights the potential dangers associated with radiation exposure to humans, animals, and the environment in the event of a containment breach or accident.