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What hazard is associated with ionizing radiation?
It causes radiation sickness as a result of any exposure.
It undergoes radioactive decay, which can damage DNA in cells.
It creates charged particles that can take part in chemical reactions in cells.
It destroys atoms in molecules, which can cause genetic mutations.
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"It creates charged particles that can take part in chemical reactions in cells."
Explanation: Ionizing radiation produces ions and free radicals (charged particles) that can chemically react with cellular components (including DNA), causing damage and possible mutations. The other statements are incorrect or misleading: radiation sickness requires high doses (not any exposure); radiation itself doesn't "undergo decay" (radioactive materials do, emitting radiation); and radiation ionizes atoms and breaks bonds rather than "destroying atoms."
Explanation: Ionizing radiation produces ions and free radicals (charged particles) that can chemically react with cellular components (including DNA), causing damage and possible mutations. The other statements are incorrect or misleading: radiation sickness requires high doses (not any exposure); radiation itself doesn't "undergo decay" (radioactive materials do, emitting radiation); and radiation ionizes atoms and breaks bonds rather than "destroying atoms."
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