Asked by john

Which is the most efficient way to avoid DNA mutations from UV radiation?
Avoid getting X-rays at the doctor’s office.
Avoid protective shields during X-rays.
Avoid UV radiation by wearing sunscreen.
Avoid UV radiation by using a tanning bed.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Avoid UV radiation by wearing sunscreen.

Sunscreen (especially broad‑spectrum SPF) blocks or absorbs UVA/UVB that cause DNA damage and mutations. Tanning beds increase UV exposure, and the X‑ray options are unrelated to UV (and removing shields is dangerous).