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Lysosomes are also referred to as alternate names because their enzymes break down and digest not only proteins and certain carbohydrates, but they will also do the same to the cell itself should the lysosome’s surrounding membrane rupture. Exposure to radiation may induce such a rupture. When this occurs what will happen to the cell?

Ionizing radiation that causes the failure of the cell to start dividing on time is:

A nucleotide is formed from a: Nitrogen-containing organic base Seven-carbon sugar Phosphate molecule

Match each of the following cell components with it’s activity within the cell.  Each response will be used only once. 

Water performs all of the following roles except:

Ionizing radiation that directly hits which of the following macromolecules are considered to be a direct action?

Which of the following are examples of free radicals?HO2*OH*HOH-

The total amount of DNA contained within the chromosomes of a human being is called:

What is the concept that compares the capabilities of radiation with different LETs to produce a particular reaction?

According to the 1990 BEIR Committee, which of the following health concerns have risk models that follow the LQNT DR curve? Radiation therapy Heritable damage Leukemia Breast cancer